Grade 5

defiance

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(de-fi-ance) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. open resistance or bold disobedience.

Example Sentence

The students were showing defiance when they refused to do their work.

More Example Sentences

His defiance surprised the teacher today.

Synonyms

rebellion; resistance; disobedience

Antonyms

obedience; compliance; submission

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Rhymes

  • science

  • alliance
  • appliance
  • compliance
  • defiance
  • reliance

  • noncompliance
  • pseudoscience