Defiance synonyms | Best 45 synonyms for defiance

The quality of being insubordinate; disobedience to lawful authority.

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(Biology) Ability (of an organism, tissue, or cell) to withstand a destructive agent or condition such as a chemical compound, a disease agent, or an environmental stressor:

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resist (related)

A protective coating or covering.

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despite

(Archaic) Contempt; scorn

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recalcitrance

The state of being recalcitrant.

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submission (antonym)

The act of submitting something to another for decision, consideration, etc.

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unsubmissiveness

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rebellion

(Uncountable) Armed resistance to an established government or ruler.

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attack (related)

The sudden onset of a disease.

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obedience (antonym)

The quality of being obedient.

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respect (antonym)

Due regard for something considered important or authoritative:

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boldness

(Typography) The relative weight of a font; the thickness of its strokes.

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disregard

Lack of thoughtful attention or due regard.

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hostility

Acts of war; overt warfare.

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insolence

Insolent conduct or treatment; insult.

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insubmission

Lack of submission; disobedience.

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insurgency

Insurgence

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mutiny

Violent commotion; tumult; strife.

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opposition

A political party opposing, and serving as a check on, the party in power

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recalcitration

A kicking back again; opposition; repugnance; refractoriness.

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revolt

An act of protest or rejection.

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insurgence

The action or an instance of rebellion; an insurrection.

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disobedience (related)

Refusal to obey; failure to follow rules, commands, etc.; insubordination

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challenge

The definition of a challenge is an act of rebellion against someone or something.

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provocation

Provocation is defined as something that gets someone to act, especially out of irritation.

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contempt

The definition of contempt is a feeling of scorn towards another person or an act showing disrespect for someone or something.

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contumacy

The willful disobedience of a court’s direction, order, or summons or any other disrespectful or disruptive conduct that would justify a finding of contempt.

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recalcitrancy

Recalcitrance.

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