Defiance

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪ'faɪ(j)É™ns/
• Rhymes: -aɪəns

Origin

From Old French defiance, from défiant (present participle of défier).

Full definition of defiance

Noun

1. The feeling, or spirit of being defiant.
• 1922, Ben Travers, A Cuckoo in the Nest Chapter 6, But Sophia's mother was not the woman to brook defiance. After a few moments' vain remonstrance her husband complied. His manner and appearance were suggestive of a satiated sea-lion.