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defiance
de·fi·ance D0092700 (dĭ-fī′əns)n.1. Bold resistance against an opposing force or authority: engaged in acts of defiance against the regime.2. Contemptuous disrespect for the authority of another: detected a tone of defiance in the letter.3. Archaic A challenge, as to combat or a duel: "Violent was Mr. Weller's indignation as he was borne along; numerous were the allusions to the personal appearance and demeanour of Mr. Grummer and his companion; and valorous were the defiances to any six of the gentlemen present, in which he vented his dissatisfaction" (Charles Dickens).Idiom: in defiance of In spite of; contrary to: went on strike in defiance of union policy.
[Middle English defiaunce, from Old French desfiance, from desfier, to defy; see defy.]defiance (dɪˈfaɪəns) n1. open or bold resistance to or disregard for authority, opposition, or power2. a challenging attitude or behaviour; challengede•fi•ance (dɪˈfaɪ əns)
n. 1. a bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force. 2. a challenge, as to meet in combat. Idioms: in defiance of, despite; notwithstanding. [1250–1300; Middle English < Old French, =defi(er) to defy + -ance -ance] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | defiance - intentionally contemptuous behavior or attituderebelliousnessintractability, intractableness - the trait of being hard to influence or controlinsubordination - defiance of authorityobstreperousness - noisy defiance | | 2. | defiance - a hostile challengechallenge - a call to engage in a contest or fight | | 3. | defiance - a defiant actresistance - group action in opposition to those in power |
defiancenoun resistance, challenge, opposition, confrontation, contempt, disregard, provocation, disobedience, insolence, insubordination, rebelliousness, recalcitrance, contumacy his courageous defiance of the government
regard, respect, compliance, accordance, obedience, deference, observance, acquiescence, subserviencedefiancenoun1. Behavior or an act that is intentionally provocative:challenge, provocation.2. The disposition boldly to defy or resist authority or an opposing force:contempt, contumacy, despite, recalcitrance, recalcitrancy.Translationsdefiance (diˈfaiəns) noun open disobedience; challenging or opposition. He went in defiance of my orders. 挑戰，違抗 挑战，违抗 deˈfiant adjective hostile; showing or feeling defiance. a defiant attitude. 挑戰的，公然違抗的 挑战的，公然违抗的 deˈfiantly adverb 對抗地，挑釁地 对抗地，挑战地 defiance
bid defianceTo remain firm or resolute; to refuse to yield. Our toddler usually bids defiance to any mention of bedtime.See also: bid, defiancein defiance of (something)Regardless or in spite of something. Oh, so you snuck out last night, in defiance of the punishment your father and I had given you. In that case, you're grounded for a month now.See also: defiance, ofin defianceIn blatant rebelliousness or insolence. If you do one more thing in defiance, you'll be grounded for a month, understand?See also: defiancein defiance (of someone or something)against someone's will or against instructions; in bold resistance to someone or someone's orders. Jane spent the afternoon in the park in defiance of her mother's instructions. She did it in defiance of her mother. She has done a number of things in defiance lately.See also: defiancein defiance ofIn spite of, with outright disregard for, as in They went on strike in defiance of union policy. This term was first recorded in 1750. See also: defiance, of bid defiance To refuse to submit; offer resistance to.See also: bid, defiance in defiance of In spite of; contrary to: went on strike in defiance of union policy.See also: defiance, ofDefiance
Defiance, city (1990 pop. 16,768), seat of Defiance co., NW Ohio, at the confluence of the Auglaize and Maumee rivers, in a farm area; settled 1790, inc. 1836. Its manufactures include machinery and food, fabricated-metal, and glass products. Gen. Anthony WayneWayne, Anthony,
1745–96, American Revolutionary general, b. Chester co., Pa. Impetuous and hot-headed, Wayne was sometimes known as "mad Anthony," but he was an able general. Early Career
Not inclined toward academic studies, Wayne became a surveyor in 1763.
..... Click the link for more information. built Fort Defiance in 1794. Defiance College is in the city. A Johnny Appleseed festival is held annually.DefianceBecket, Thomasà(c. 1118–1170) uncompromisingly defended the rights of the Church against King Henry II. [Br. Hist.: NCE, 2735]Mahon, Christopherdefies his father twice, knocking him out with a blow on the head. [Irish Drama: J. M. Synge The Playboy of the Western World in Magill I, 758]Man for All Seasons, ASir Thomas More (1478–1535) refuses to acknowledge Henry VIII as supreme head of the church. [Br. Hist.: Benét, 686; Br. Drama: Robert Bolt A Man for All Seasons in On Stage, 439]Tell, WilliamSwiss patriot refused to salute the Austrian governor’s cap. [Swiss Legend: Brewer Dictionary, 885]defiance
Synonyms for defiancenoun resistanceSynonyms- resistance
- challenge
- opposition
- confrontation
- contempt
- disregard
- provocation
- disobedience
- insolence
- insubordination
- rebelliousness
- recalcitrance
- contumacy
Antonyms- regard
- respect
- compliance
- accordance
- obedience
- deference
- observance
- acquiescence
- subservience
Synonyms for defiancenoun behavior or an act that is intentionally provocativeSynonymsnoun the disposition boldly to defy or resist authority or an opposing forceSynonyms- contempt
- contumacy
- despite
- recalcitrance
- recalcitrancy
Synonyms for defiancenoun intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitudeSynonymsRelated Words- intractability
- intractableness
- insubordination
- obstreperousness
noun a hostile challengeRelated Wordsnoun a defiant actRelated Words |