defiance
UK/di'faiәns/US
IELTSGREC1
Definitions
n.
Bold resistance to or disregard for authority, rules, or opposition.
违抗，蔑视，挑衅
Root Breakdown
Native Englishdefianceother
=defiance
Common Collocations
- 1.in defiance of违抗
- 2.defiance of authority对权威的挑战
- 3.attitude of defiance挑衅态度
Example Sentences
- 1.
The protesters showed open defiance by refusing to obey the police orders.
- 2.
In defiance of international sanctions, the regime continued its weapons program.
- 3.
The employee's defiance of company policy resulted in immediate termination.