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Another word for defiant

defiant Synonyms

defiant

modif.

resistant, insubordinate, recalcitrant, challenging; see rebellious 2, 3.

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Another word for defiant

adjective

Marked by defiance:

contumacious, recalcitrant. See resist

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The teen was far more defiant this evening, and Xander had a feeling he knew why.
If he channeled that fire, he might find he liked her defiant passion.
Anything more defiant and exasperating than this could not well have been said.
In Italy the defiant attitude of Popes Gregory II.
It is undoubtedly the case that they are suspicious of strangers and defiant of interference.

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