Defiance: meaning, definitions and examples
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defiance
[ dɪˈfaɪəns ]
act of resistance
Defiance is the act of openly refusing to obey someone or something. It is the bold resistance against authority, rules, or social norms.
Synonyms
insubordination, rebellion, resistance
Examples of usage
- She showed defiance by standing up to her oppressors.
- His defiance of the laws led to serious consequences.
- The protesters marched in defiance of the government's orders.
bold attitude
Defiance can also refer to a bold or challenging attitude, a willingness to stand up for oneself or one's beliefs in the face of opposition.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her defiance in the face of adversity inspired others.
- The team's defiance against all odds led them to victory.
Translations
Translations of the word "defiance" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desafio
- desafio
- resistência
🇮🇳 अवज्ञा
- विरोध
- विद्रोह
🇩🇪 Trotz
- Herausforderung
- Widerstand
🇮🇩 pembangkangan
- tantangan
- perlawanan
🇺🇦 непокора
- виклик
- опір
🇵🇱 nieposłuszeństwo
- wyzwanie
- opór
🇯🇵 反抗 (はんこう)
- 挑戦 (ちょうせん)
- 抵抗 (ていこう)
🇫🇷 défi
- défi
- résistance
🇪🇸 desafío
- desafío
- resistencia
🇹🇷 meydan okuma
- meydan okuma
- direniş
🇰🇷 도전 (도전)
- 반항 (반항)
- 저항 (저항)
🇸🇦 تحدي
- تحدي
- مقاومة
🇨🇿 vzdor
- výzva
- odpor
🇸🇰 vzdor
- výzva
- odpor
🇨🇳 反抗 (fǎnkàng)
- 挑战 (tiǎozhàn)
- 抵抗 (dǐkàng)
🇸🇮 kljubovanje
- izziv
- upor
🇮🇸 þrjóskur
- áskorun
- mótspyrna
🇰🇿 қарсылық
- шақыру
- қарсылық көрсету
🇬🇪 გამოწვევა
- გამოწვევა
- წინააღმდეგობა
🇦🇿 itaətsizlik
- çağırış
- müqavimət
🇲🇽 desafío
- desafío
- resistencia
Word origin
The word 'defiance' originated from the Latin word 'defiantia', which means boldness or daring. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe acts of resistance or bold defiance. Over the centuries, the word has come to symbolize the spirit of standing up against oppression and injustice, embodying courage and strength in the face of adversity.