in defiance of (C1)

prepositional phrase

Pronunciation: ɪn dɪˈfaɪəns əv

Definition

Openly resisting or refusing to obey a rule, authority, or expectation.

Examples

• He continued to speak in defiance of the judge's order to remain silent.

• The protesters marched in defiance of the government's ban on public gatherings.

• She wore bright colors to the funeral in defiance of the family's strict dress code.

Synonyms of in defiance of

Words with a similar meaning to in defiance of:

• against
• despite
• challenging
• flouting

Antonyms of in defiance of

Words with the opposite meaning to in defiance of:

• in accordance with
• obeying

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