CEFR B2

defier

noun

Meaning

A person who openly challenges or resists authority, a rule, or a person.

Examples

He was known as a defier of convention, always pushing boundaries.
The rebels were seen as defiers of the king's decree.

Synonyms: rebel, challenger, dissenter, insurgent

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defier (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfaɪər/

Definition

A person who openly challenges or resists authority, a rule, or a person.

Examples

He was known as a defier of convention, always pushing boundaries.
The rebels were seen as defiers of the king's decree.
She became a defier of the oppressive regime, speaking out bravely.

How to Use defier

defier of (prepositional phrase): Someone who opposes or resists a specific person, rule, or concept. — "He was a defier of tradition in his artistic choices."

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