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defiant

/dɪˈfaɪ(j)ənt/
noun
  1. One who defies opposition.

adjective
  1. Defying.

  2. Boldly resisting opposition.

Synonymsdareful, rebellious
Antonymsdocile, obedient, submissive, dominant

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