defiance

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

Translation

n. desprezo; desafio; resistência
adj. desconsiderando
Word Forms
Pluraldefiances

Phrases & Collocations

act of defiance

ato de desafio

open defiance

desafio aberto

defiance of rules

desafio às regras

defiance of expectations

desafio às expectativas

spirit of defiance

espírito de desafio

bold defiance

desafio ousado

in defiance of

em desafio a

Example Sentences

the demonstration was held in defiance of official warnings.

a demonstração foi realizada em desafio aos avisos oficiais.

They glared defiance at me.

Eles me encararam com desafio.

went on strike in defiance of union policy.

entraram em greve em desafio à política sindical.

She acted in defiance of my orders.

Ela agiu em desafio às minhas ordens.

He climbed the ladder in defiance of the warning.

Ele subiu a escada em desafio ao aviso.

he glared defiance at the pistols pointing down at him.

ele me encarou com desafio para as pistolas apontadas para ele.

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