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DEFIANT
defiant, noncompliant
(adjective) boldly resisting authority or an opposing force; “brought up to be aggressive and defiant”; “a defiant attitude”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
defiant (comparative more defiant, superlative most defiant)
Defying.
Boldly resisting opposition.
Synonyms
• dareful
• rebellious
Antonyms
• docile, obedient, submissive
• dominant
Noun
defiant (plural defiants)
One who defies opposition.
Anagrams
• fainted
Source: Wiktionary
De*fi"ant, a. Etym: [Cf. F. défiant, p. pr. of défier. See Defy.]
Definition: Full of defiance; bold; insolent; as, a defiant spirit or act. In attitude stern and defiant. Longfellow.
– De*fi"ant*ly, adv.
– De*fi"ant*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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