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defiance (noun)

Defiance is the act of openly refusing to obey someone or something, often an authority figure or an established rule. It involves a bold and resistant attitude, showing a willingness to challenge or oppose a command or expectation.

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Think of the word 'DE-FI-ANCE'. The middle part 'FI' sounds like 'FIGHT'. Defiance is when you want to FIGHT the rules.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'in defiance to' → in defiance of

Confusing defiance with deficiency → defiance

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