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DEFIANCE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word defiance. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word defiance. (close relations)
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defy

Best Alternative Words for DEFIANCE

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1challenge
verb, nounv, n
2disobedience
nounn
3dissent
verb, nounv, n
4insubordination
nounn
5mutiny
nounn
6noncompliance
nounn
7opposition
nounn
8rebellion
nounn
9recalcitrance
nounn
10refractoriness
nounn
11resistance
nounn
12revolt
verb, nounv, n
13subversion
nounn
14rebelliousness
nounn

Best Hypernyms For DEFIANCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for defiance, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
resistance challenge disobedience dissent insubordination intractability intractableness opposition rebellion revolt

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