defiance

Meanings

Plural: defiances

Noun

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
a hostile challenge
a defiant act
The feeling, or spirit of being defiant.
Open or bold resistance to or disregard for authority, opposition, or power; refusing to give up.
A challenging attitude or behaviour; challenge.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English defiaunce, from Old French desfiance, from desfier. By surface analysis, defy + -ance.

Synonyms

rebelliousness

Scrabble Score: 14

defiance is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
defiance is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
defiance is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

defiance is a valid Words With Friends word