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defiant

adjective

Boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
D
Ends with
T
Contains
EF
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

dɪˈfaɪ(j)ənt

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adjective

  1. Boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

    “Brought up to be aggressive and defiant”

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Example Sentences

Brought up to be aggressive and defiant
A defiant attitude

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