In defiance Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /dɪˈfaɪəns
in di-FY-uhns
ˈɪn/ /dɪfˈaɪəns
in di-FY-uhns
Definition
To do something in a way that openly shows resistance or disobedience, especially when you know you are not supposed to.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts, often followed by 'of' (e.g. 'in defiance of the law'). Implies open or bold resistance. Sometimes carries a negative connotation of disrespect.
Spanish: en desafío - desafiandoPortuguese (BR): em desafio - desafiandoPortuguese (PT): em desafio - desafiandoChinese (Simplified): 公然反抗地 - 挑战地Chinese (Traditional): 公然反抗地 - 挑戰地Hindi: उल्लंघन करते हुए - विरोध मेंArabic: تحديًا - في تحدٍBengali: উপাত্ত্য (বিদ্রোহীভাবে) - অমান্য করেRussian: в знак неповиновения - вопреки (чему-либо)Japanese: 反抗して - 無視してVietnamese: thách thức - bất chấpKorean: 반항하여 - 대항하여Turkish: meydan okuyarak - karşı gelerekUrdu: سرکشی میں - خلاف ورزی میںIndonesian: dengan membangkang - dengan menentang
Example Sentences
He spoke in defiance to his teacher.
basic
She acted in defiance of the rules.
basic
They marched in defiance through the streets.
basic
She wore the banned shirt in defiance of the dress code.
natural
He lit the fireworks in defiance of the city's ban.
natural
The child stared in defiance at his mother after being scolded.
natural