Defiance synonyms

Here are synonyms for "defiance," categorized by nuance:

General Disobedience/Resistance:

• disobedience
• insubordination
• rebellion
• resistance
• noncompliance
• opposition
• contempt
• infraction

Bold/Open Resistance:

• defiance (itself, but emphasizing the boldness)
• revolt
• uprising
• mutiny
• insurgence
• insurrection

Disregard/Ignoring Authority:

• disregard
• disobedience
• nonobservance
• neglect
• contempt

Challenge/Provocation:

• challenge
• provocation
• confrontation
• resistance

Stubborn/Obstinate Resistance:

• obstinacy
• stubbornness
• intractability
• recalcitrance

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By Jerry Ramonyai