Words and phrases that have a meaning related to defiant: (150 results)
Antonyms:
compliant
Often used in the same context:
unbowed, resolute, unrepentant, unapologetic, conciliatory, stoic, belligerent, contrite, combative, stoical, pugnacious, stern, unruffled, placatory, exultant, downcast, brash, curt, angry, forceful, strident, obstinate, indignant, impassive, unmoved, glum, ebullient, sarcastic, confrontational, phlegmatic, intransigent, unstatesmanlike, apologetic, upbeat, belligerant, jovial, jubilant, dismissive, scornful, obdurate, nonchalant, undaunted, petulant, arrogant, chastened, triumphant, jocular, emphatic, unperturbed, terse, exasperated, truculent, uncompromising, bellicose, rebellious, insolent, feisty, cheerful, tearful, stubborn, exuberant, undeterred, clenched fist, cocky, forthright, schoolmarmish, boastful, outspoken, unamused, blunt, sheepish, steely, churchillian, anguished, agitated, unbloodied, sombre, contemptuous, cocksure, steadfast, imperious, sullen, flamboyant, dejected, circumspect, brusque, unfazed, adamant, magnanimous, fiery, insistent, dour, bemused, impassioned, boisterous, vehement, diffident, undismayed, somber, unsmiling, repentant, schoolmasterly, bear, agamemnon, alex, bang, bears, billy, bitterness, chap, char, darling, email, experi, hans, jimmy, kicks, laughs, letters, lie, lies, lucifer, resentful, disrespectful, spiteful, submissive, disdainful, haughty, noncommittal, assertive, confident, peevish, prideful, accusatory
Appears in the definition of:
defiance, foolhardy, lawless, obstreperous, outlawa, rash, recalcitrant, reckless, refractory, truculence, truculency, unlawful
Synonyms:
Also try:insubordinate, resistant, resistive
— Nouns for defiant: disorder, attitude, look, gesture, tone, behavior, spirit, eyes, air, manner, mood, more...
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