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

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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

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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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