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defiant

[ dih-fahy-uhnt ]
/ dɪˈfaÉŖ ənt /
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adjective
characterized by defiance; boldly resistant or challenging: a defiant attitude.
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Origin of defiant

First recorded in 1830–40; from French dĆ©fiant, Old French, present participle of defier ā€œto challenge, defyā€; see defy, -ant

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British Dictionary definitions for defiant

defiant
/ (dɪˈfaÉŖÉ™nt) /

adjective
marked by resistance or bold opposition, as to authority; challenging

Derived forms of defiant

defiantly, adverb
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