defiantly

adverb

de·fi·ant·ly | \ di-ˈfī-ənt-lē

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Definition of defiantly

: in a defiant manner : in a way that is full of or shows a disposition to challenge, resist, or fight She spoke out defiantly against the proposed law. As his empire crumbled amid the … scandal, he defiantly refused a graceful exit.— Jonathan Alter Though restrained, the women do not lack independence, and they wag their tongues as defiantly as ever.— Jason Farago

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