defiance

• Nom désignant une opposition ouverte, une désobéissance insolente ou une attitude provocante envers l'autorité, les règles ou l'adversité.

A noun referring to open resistance, bold disobedience, or a challenging attitude toward authority, rules, or opposition.

indénombrable

1. B2formal

   Bold or open resistance to authority, rules, or an opposing force.

   résistance ouverte

   • The protest was an act of defiance against the new law.
   • She showed defiance by refusing to follow the instructions.
   • His defiance of the court order led to his arrest.

   Synonymeschallengeconfrontationcontemptdisdaindisobedienceinsubordinationnoncomplianceoppositionrebellionresistancerevolt

   Antonymescomplianceconformitydocilityobediencesubmissionsubservience

2. Challenging behaviorB2formal

   A refusal to obey someone or something, often in a confrontational manner.

   Défi provocateur / attitude de désobéissance

   • The teenager's defiance of his parents caused many arguments.
   • Her defiance in the face of criticism was admirable.
   • The general's defiance of the enemy's demands was celebrated.

   Synonymescontumacydisobedienceinsubordinationnoncomplianceoppositionrebellionrecalcitrancerefractorinessresistancetruculence

   Antonymescomplianceconformitydeferenceobediencesubmission