defiant

Definition

  • adjective: refusing to obey something or someone
  • adjective: full of or showing 'defiance'
  • synonyms: aggressive, antagonistic, arrogant

Examples

  • He's taken a 'defiant' stand/stance on the issue.

  • He's spoken out 'defiantly' against the new law.

  • a 'defiant' act

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - There's much our cultures could share. - Haven't you noticed? We've been sharing our culture with you all morning. Yours is a fascinating tribe. Even now you are defiant... ...in the face of annihilation and the presence of a god. It isn't wise to stand against me, Leonidas. (..)
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