"defiance" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

Intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude (synset 104915168)
is a type of: intractability, intractableness - the trait of being hard to influence or control
subtypes:
- insubordination - defiance of authority
- obstreperousness - noisy defiance
same as: rebelliousness
A hostile challenge (synset 107246603)
is a type of: challenge - a call to engage in a contest or fight
A defiant act (synset 101172810)
is a type of: resistance - group action in opposition to those in power