defier

Meanings

• Verb

  One who challenges or opposes, particularly in a contemptuous or defiant manner.

  - "He was the defier of authority and often spoke out against the government."
  - "Despite her fear, she chose to be the defier in the face of danger."
  - "The rebel leader was the defier of the status quo."

• Verb

  To refuse to comply or obey, especially in a bold or insolent way.

  - "The children defied their parents and stayed up past their bedtime."
  - "The prisoners defied their captors by going on hunger strike."
  - "The dog defied its trainer by refusing to sit."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with defier
dear , fiery , near , rever , sear , tear

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Variants

List of all variants of defier that leads to same result
defier , defiers

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Etymology

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Old French 'defier' meaning 'to warn, to threaten, to challenge'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'defier' is often used in the context of science fiction and fantasy, where characters may defy the laws of physics or defy death.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the character Neville Longbottom is described as having the 'lion's defiance' - the courage to stand up for what is right even in the face of danger.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rebellion: A resistance to or rebellion against an authority or government.

2. Defiance: A brave and open resistance to authority or control.

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Culture

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In literature, 'defier' is often used in the context of rebellion and resistance. For example, in Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', Huck defies society by helping Jim, a runaway slave, escape.

How to Memorize "defier"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone standing up to a powerful figure, refusing to back down.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'challenge' and remember that 'defier' means to do just that.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'defy the odds' to help remember the meaning of 'defier'.

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