defiance
noun
de·fi·ance
di-ˈfī-ən(t)s 
dē-
Phrases
in defiance of
: contrary to : despite
seemingly in defiance of the laws of physics
He returned to the pulpit May 22 in defiance of an order by church leaders banning him from television preaching for one year.—
Daniel E. Kubiske
Daniel E. KubiskeExamples of defiance in a Sentence
any defiance of the authoritarian regime would have dire consequences
the troubled youth seems to have an ingrained defiance to authority of any sort
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The look is in stark defiance of a proliferating security mentality in schools to stop active shooters.
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
The Pakistan Crescent Collective made a triumphant return to the Cannes Film Market this week, presenting a powerhouse panel that positioned filmmaking as an act of creative defiance against decades of limiting stereotypes.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2025
The ad celebrates resilience and defiance, aligning with Nike’s ethos of empowerment.
—Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
The defiance among both camps is creating a dilemma for Johnson.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 20 May 2025
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“Defiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defiance. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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defiance
noun
de·fi·ance
di-ˈfī-ən(t)s
1
: the act or an instance of defying : challenge
2
: a tendency to resist : contempt of opposition
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