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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /dɪˈfaɪənt/
defiant means: Openly refusing to obey someone or accept their control.
adjective
REFUSING TO OBEYC1
Openly refusing to obey someone or accept their control.
- The child gave me a defiant look.
- She remained defiant despite the warning.
- The protesters sounded defiant when police ordered them to leave.
Questions about defiant
What does defiant mean?
Openly refusing to obey someone or accept their control.
What is defiant in other languages?
Türkçe: meydan okuyan · Español: desafiante · Français: rebelle · Deutsch: trotzig · Italiano: ribelle · 日本語: 反抗的な
How do you pronounce defiant?
It is pronounced /dɪˈfaɪənt/.
How do you use defiant in a sentence?
The child gave me a defiant look. She remained defiant despite the warning.
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