in defiance of

ADVERB

counter

Synonyms

STRONG

opposite

WEAK

against at variance with contrarily contrariwise conversely versus

Antonyms

WEAK

equally same similarly

PREPOSITION

despite

Synonyms

STRONGEST

in spite of regardless of

WEAK

against although even though even with in contempt of in the face of notwithstanding undeterred by

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The new government formed by Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in defiance of his powerful sacked prime minister can overcome potential efforts by his estranged ally to block its reforms, analysts say.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Yet many on Wall Street are riding the wave, lifting their year-end targets for the S&P 500 in defiance of the Middle East conflict and rising inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

These had been snuck into the stadium in defiance of signs outside which said only Iran's current official flag could be displayed.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Iran exported more oil in 2025 than it had done in years, smuggling crude in defiance of sanctions, mainly to China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

To be honest, Jinjoo’s interest in the church only grew in defiance of their mother.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

in defiance of

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