defiance

Meanings

• Noun

  A refusal to comply with someone's wish, demand, or authority.

  - "His defiance of the law led to his arrest."
  - "She showed defiance towards her abusive husband."
  - "The students staged a defiance against the school's dress code."

• Noun

  A brave resistance to authority or control.

  - "The revolution was a testament to the people's defiance against tyranny."
  - "The soldier's defiance in the face of enemy fire was inspiring."
  - "The group's defiance against the government's policies gained widespread support."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with defiance
surprise , compliance , resistance , alliance

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Variants

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defiance , defiances , in defiance of

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'defier' meaning 'to challenge' or 'to dare'.

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Trivia

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1. Defiance is the name of a 2008 American war drama film directed by Edward Zwick.

2. Defiance is also the name of a 1980 science fiction novel by Alfred Bester.

3. Defiance is the name of a town in Ohio, USA, and a suburb of Brisbane, Australia.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rebellion: A large-scale violent or nonviolent resistance to the authority or control of a government or other entity.

2. Resistance: The act of actively opposing or refusing to comply with someone's wishes or demands.

3. Nonconformity: The act of not conforming to the accepted norms or beliefs of a group or society.

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Culture

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Defiance has been a common theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with rebellion, resistance, and nonconformity. It is often used to describe acts of courage and bravery in the face of adversity. In art, defiance is depicted in various forms, such as sculptures of rebellious figures or paintings of revolutionaries.

How to Memorize "defiance"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person standing up to an authority figure, such as a boss or a police officer, and refusing to comply with their demands.
   - Imagine a group of people collectively refusing to follow a rule or law they believe is unjust.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'defiance' with images of brave individuals standing up for what they believe in.
   - Think of the word 'defiance' as a symbol of resistance and courage.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'D' in defiance stands for 'Daring to resist'.

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