defiance

Plural: defiances

Noun

• Bold refusal to obey or a challenging opposition.
• intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
• a hostile challenge
• a defiant act
• The feeling, or spirit of being defiant.
• Open or bold resistance to or disregard for authority, opposition, or power; refusing to give up.
• A challenging attitude or behaviour; challenge.

Examples

• Her defiance of the ’no proper nouns’ rule led to a hefty score deduction in Scrabble.

Synonyms

rebelliousness