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defiance

[dih-fahy-uhns] / dɪˈfaɪ əns /
NOUN
disobedience, disregard
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confrontation contempt opposition provocation rebellion spite
STRONG
affront audacity boldness bravado brazenness call cartel challenge command contrariness contumacy dare effrontery gas guts impudence insolence insubordination insurgence insurgency intractableness lip muster order perversity rebelliousness recalcitrance revolt sass stump summons temerity unruliness
WEAK
back talk big talk defy enjoinder factiousness hot air impugnment throwing of the gauntlet
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm harmony love peace
STRONG
answer care caution cowardice fear humility modesty timidity
WEAK
acquiescence obedience regard respect submission subordination

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