defiance

[US]/dɪˈfaɪəns/
[UK]/dɪˈfaɪəns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. desprecio; desafío; resistencia
adj. desconsiderado
Word Forms
Pluraldefiances

Phrases & Collocations

act of defiance

acto de desafío

open defiance

desafío abierto

defiance of rules

desafío a las reglas

defiance of expectations

desafío a las expectativas

spirit of defiance

espíritu de desafío

bold defiance

desafío audaz

in defiance of

en desafío a

Example Sentences

the demonstration was held in defiance of official warnings.

la demostración se llevó a cabo a pesar de las advertencias oficiales.

They glared defiance at me.

Me miraron con desafío.

went on strike in defiance of union policy.

se declararon en huelga a pesar de la política sindical.

She acted in defiance of my orders.

Actuó en desafío a mis órdenes.

He climbed the ladder in defiance of the warning.

Subió la escalera a pesar de la advertencia.

he glared defiance at the pistols pointing down at him.

Me miró con desafío a las pistolas apuntando hacia él.

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