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Definition of defiant
defiantly
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Examples of defiant in a Sentence
He's taken a defiant stand on the issue.
the defiant puppy refused to let go of the football
Recent Examples of defiant from the Web
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Even before the photos were published, Christie was defiant about his decision not to let the government shutdown disrupt his vacation.
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With the first round of negotiations between the EU and the U.K. set to begin Monday, Mr. Hammond also struck a defiant tone against...
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Though Qataris and their emir remain defiant, the question is how to sustain an almost paradoxical existence.
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The congressional baseball game, an annual charity event felt almost unmarred, defiant.
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But the comedian became defiant when speaking about the backlash she's faced, particularly at the hands of the president and members of his family.
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The comedian remained defiant in the wave of criticism.
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The play’s dramatic ending is pure Wharton, whose heroine chooses defiant loneliness rather than the love of an unworthy man.
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On his prime-time TV show, however, Hannity was no longer defiant.
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Origin and Etymology of defiant
Middle French, from Old French, present participle of defier to defy
DEFIANT Defined for English Language Learners
defiant
playDefinition of defiant for English Language Learners
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: refusing to obey something or someone : full of defiance
DEFIANT Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of defiant for Students
: showing a willingness to resist … the boy had not run but stood still and defiant … — William H. Armstrong, Sounder
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