1
as in rebellion
refusal to obey
any defiance of the authoritarian regime would have dire consequences
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2
as in opposition
the inclination to resist
the troubled youth seems to have an ingrained defiance to authority of any sort
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3
as in aggression
an inclination to fight or quarrel
a deeply troubled person who seemed the very soul of defiance
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Recent Examples of defiance
As chaos unfolded at the National Assembly, where parliamentarians rushed to overturn the emergency measure, one striking interaction captured the spirit of defiance.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The latest: Monday night, Maurer accused Griffin of doing the same this year — in defiance of both his public stance and the body's unanimous support for Issue 1, which unsuccessfully sought to take mapmaking out of the hands of politicians at the state level.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
In 2018, Rwanda raised tariffs on such imports in defiance of U.S. pressure, citing concerns the West’s refuse undermined efforts to strengthen the domestic textile industry.
—Francis Kokutse, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
The breach culminated in a public display of defiance during a live broadcast of Tate’s Emergency Meeting episode on the video platform Rumble.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The latest: Monday night, Maurer accused Griffin of doing the same this year — in defiance of both his public stance and the body's unanimous support for Issue 1, which unsuccessfully sought to take mapmaking out of the hands of politicians at the state level.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
In 2018, Rwanda raised tariffs on such imports in defiance of U.S. pressure, citing concerns the West’s refuse undermined efforts to strengthen the domestic textile industry.
—Francis Kokutse, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
The breach culminated in a public display of defiance during a live broadcast of Tate’s Emergency Meeting episode on the video platform Rumble.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defiance
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However, Uranus will temporarily dip back into Taurus as of November 7, resurrecting old themes of self-discovery and unexpected rebellions.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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In 2011, his forces brutally cracked down on peaceful antigovernment protesters, setting off an armed rebellion.Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Trump and his newest top lieutenant, Elon Musk, upended the bipartisan agreement on Wednesday designed to keep the government running into next year largely by mounting an opposition campaign on X, Musk's social media platform.Susan Davis, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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House Republicans released a new short-term spending bill to extend government funding into next year, revising the bipartisan spending package that was scrapped earlier this week due to GOP opposition.Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
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The armor is part of Taiwan's broader efforts to strengthen its defenses amid increasing military aggression from China.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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This is an aggression to look at someone with desire.Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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This shift helps move from resistance to collaboration, allowing both partners to explore what adjustments or compromises would make the decision feel right.Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The Senate report highlights Alito's resistance to recuse himself from cases involving President-elect Donald Trump or the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot after flags associated with the insurrection were seen flying at two of his homes.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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The vehicle would reportedly sell for $30,000 but that includes the $7,500 federal tax credit, which is now in doubt because of objections expressed by the incoming Trump administration.Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Judge Mould, presiding over the case, has now handed down a judgment overruling their objections.K.J. Yossman, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Soon afterward, the U.S. said the system would not be deployed to Ukraine, with deputy Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh telling reporters that the war between Russia and Ukraine differed to hostilities in the Middle East.Michael D. Carroll AND Brendan Cole, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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In January, the World Bank and Ipsos, a market research firm, estimated that nearly 60% of Gaza’s water and sanitation infrastructure had been damaged or destroyed by hostilities.Sophie Tanno, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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No disrespect to the American blue line, but the drop-off after Buium is wider for USA.The Athletic NHL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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No disrespect to my fellow writer Tom Scocca, but LEDs have gotten pretty great.Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Dec. 2024
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On the other, her disobedience results from her gullibility and erroneous reason.Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Alas, the revelation that Yuki was the mole who smuggled the disobedience code out of ImaTech and onto the black market was for real.Chris Klimek, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Defiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defiance. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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