defiance
/dɪˈfaɪəns/
noun
- Open resistance or bold disobedience to authority or an opposing force.
- The protest was an act of defiance against the new law.
- Her defiance of the company's dress code got her sent home.
- The student showed defiance by refusing to follow the classroom rules.
- A challenging or confrontational attitude; a refusal to obey.
- There was a note of defiance in her voice when she said she would not apologize.
- The team played with defiance, refusing to give up even when they were losing.
- He stared at the bully with defiance in his eyes.
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