Associations to the word «Defiant»

Wiktionary

DEFIANT, adjective. Defying.
DEFIANT, adjective. Boldly resisting opposition.

Dictionary definition

DEFIANT, adjective. Boldly resisting authority or an opposing force; "brought up to be aggressive and defiant"; "a defiant attitude".

Wise words

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