defiant
/dɪˈfaɪənt/ adjective C1- Defying.
- Boldly resisting opposition.
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The fellow came forward with a somewhat sullen, defiant air, and put down his hands to assist.
“She hadn’t any right to call me ugly and redheaded,” retorted Anne, evasive and defiant.
Josie descended from her perch, flushed with victory, and darted a defiant glance at Anne.
He pulled away with swift defiant strokes, and Anne went up the steep, ferny little path under the maples.
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