defiance

//dɪˈfaɪ.əns//
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Noun

defianceSingular
1

Open resistance or bold disobedience to authority, opposition, or power.

The student showed defiance by refusing to follow the school rules.

2

A challenging attitude or behavior that shows one is not willing to obey or conform.

The teenager crossed her arms in defiance and refused to follow the rules.