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defiant
[ dih-fahy-uhnt ]
/ dÉŖĖfaÉŖ Ént /
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adjective
characterized by defiance; boldly resistant or challenging: a defiant attitude.
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defiant
/ (dÉŖĖfaÉŖÉnt) /
adjective
marked by resistance or bold opposition, as to authority; challenging
Derived forms of defiant
defiantly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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