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defiantly
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in a manner that proudly or boldly refuses to obey or submit to authority or rules
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Examples
The students defiantly ignored the principal's orders to stop protesting.
1.1
in a way that shows unwillingness to accept criticism, blame, or disapproval
Examples
He defiantly rejected all accusations of dishonesty.
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