defiance

substantivoatestado nos diálogos

Reino Unido//dɪˈfaɪ(j)əns//

The feeling, or spirit of being defiant.

substantivo

1
The feeling, or spirit of being defiant.
But Sophia's mother was not the woman to brook defiance. After a few moments' vain remonstrance her husband complied. His manner and appearance were suggestive of a satiated sea-lion.
2
Open or bold resistance to or disregard for authority, opposition, or power; refusing to give up.
Ambassador Udina: The other species are scared. They've never faced anything like this before and they don't know what to do. They want us to step forward. They believe in humanity because of you. Ambassador Udina: Your ruthless pursuit of Saren and the geth, your defiance of the Council -- that's what humans are capable of! That's how we can defeat the Reapers!
3
A challenging attitude or behaviour; challenge.

Etimologia

From Middle English defiaunce, from Old French desfiance, from desfier. By surface analysis, defy + -ance.

Formas

plural: defiances

defense · The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or…defenseless · Lacking any form of defense; vulnerable; open to attack.defensive · Intended for defence; protective.

defiance · The feeling, or spirit of being defiant.

Defiance · A small city in Shelby County, Iowa, United States.defiant · Defying.deficit · Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.

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