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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

defiance

/dɪˈfaɪəns/ noun · British & US
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What does defiance mean?

noun

The act of resisting or refusing to obey authority, or a bold and confident refusal to comply with rules or conventions.

Example

"The protesters' defiance of the government's new law sparked widespread protests across the country."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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