defiance

🇬🇧 UK/di'faiәns/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

Bold resistance to or disregard for authority, rules, or opposition.

违抗,蔑视,挑衅

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
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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.

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