defiance
gb/dɪfˈaɪəns/ us/dɪfˈaɪəns/
B2
Engleză
~ 5100
ellenszegülés, engedetlenség, szembeszegülés, dac, dacos magatartás
SUBSTANTIV
B2
1
Tipar de utilizare:
defiance of [rule/authority]
The protest was an act of open defiance against the new law.
A tüntetés a nyílt ellenszegülés aktusa volt az új törvénnyel szemben.
Her refusal to sit down was clear defiance of the teacher's order.
Az, hogy nem volt hajlandó leülni, egyértelmű ellenszegülés volt a tanár utasításával szemben.
The workers' strike showed open defiance of company policy.
Burning the flag in public was seen as a powerful act of defiance.
They continued to publish the article in defiance of the court ruling.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The students showed defiance when they walked out of class.
A diákok ellenszegülést mutattak, amikor kivonultak az óráról.
His defiance of the rules made the coach angry.
A szabályokkal szembeni engedetlensége feldühítette az edzőt.
She spoke in defiance of her parents' warning.
The march was an act of defiance against the government.
They met in defiance of the city curfew.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes say *defiance to* or *defiance against*; the usual pattern is *defiance of* (e.g. *defiance of the law*). They may also confuse the noun *defiance* with the verb *defy* (e.g. saying *he defiance the law* instead of *he defies the law*), or mix it up with *defence/defense* or *deficiency*, which are unrelated words.
Sens
open refusal to obey rules
Colocații
in defiance of
|open defiance
|act of defiance
|show of defiance
|symbol of defiance
|stand in defiance
Sinonime
resistance (More general; may be physical or mental, and not always openly disobedient.)
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disobedience (Focuses on not following rules or orders, without necessarily highlighting boldness.)
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insubordination (Formal, often used in workplaces or the military for refusing to obey a superior.)
Antonime
obedience (Stresses following rules or orders without resisting.)
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compliance (Focuses on doing what is asked or required, often in a formal or legal context.)
Teme
emotions
|society
|law
|conflict
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Behavior that shows you clearly refuse to follow a rule, order, or person in power.
Open and intentional resistance to authority, rules, or expectations, especially by refusing to obey.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
dac
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
a look of defiance on [someone]'s face
He met their threats with calm defiance.
Nyugodt daccal fogadta a fenyegetéseiket.
There was a look of defiance in her eyes as she faced the crowd.
Dac ült a szemében, amikor szembenézett a tömeggel.
Teenage defiance can put a lot of stress on parents.
She folded her arms in silent defiance and said nothing.
His crooked smile was full of defiance, not fear.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The child stared at his father in defiance.
A gyerek dacosan nézett az apjára.
There was clear defiance on her face.
Világos dac látszott az arcán.
He spoke with quiet defiance.
I could hear her defiance in her voice.
Teenage defiance is difficult for many parents.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse *defiance* (the noun) with the adjective *defiant* (e.g. saying *she was full of defiant* instead of *she was full of defiance*). They may also think *defiance* means simple anger; in this sense it specifically includes a proud refusal to give in, not just being angry.
Sens
proud, challenging attitude toward authority
Colocații
teenage defiance
|quiet defiance
|look of defiance
|eyes full of defiance
|air of defiance
|with defiance
Sinonime
rebelliousness (Highlights a general tendency to resist control or rules, especially in young people.)
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boldness (Stresses courage and lack of fear, not always against authority specifically.)
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stubbornness (Emphasizes refusal to change or give in, but not always in a proud or brave way.)
Antonime
submissiveness (Suggests a willing or passive readiness to accept control or authority.)
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meekness (Describes a gentle, quiet, and easily controlled attitude, the opposite of proud resistance.)
Teme
emotions
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A strong, proud feeling or way of acting that shows you will not follow or accept what someone wants.
A proud, challenging attitude that shows you refuse to be controlled, frightened, or made to feel guilty.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
defiance
IPA
GB/dɪfˈaɪəns/
US/dɪfˈaɪəns/
Silabe și accent
de - fi - ance (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fi)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: defiance
- Plural: defiance
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
act of defiance
1/ˈækt əv dɪfˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
single openly resistant action
A specific action that clearly shows someone refuses to obey or accept authority.
Exemple
- The letter was a small but important act of defiance.
- Tearing up the fine in front of the officer was an act of defiance.
- Painting the slogan on the wall was her first act of defiance.
gesture of defiance
1/d͡ʒˈɛst͡ʃɚ əv dɪfˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
small action showing resistance
A small, often symbolic action that shows someone refuses to accept or obey something.
Exemple
- Raising their fists was a clear gesture of defiance.
- Refusing to stand was his quiet gesture of defiance.
- Leaving her hair uncovered was a simple gesture of defiance.
in defiance of
1/ˈɪn dɪfˈaɪəns əv/
fixed phrase
openly not obeying something
Used to say that someone does something even when a rule, law, or person says they must not do it.
Exemple
- They continued the meeting in defiance of the official ban.
- The company released the report in defiance of the court order.
- She walked out of the room in defiance of her manager.
out of defiance
1/ˈaʊt əv dɪfˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
because of a desire to resist
Because someone wants to show they will not obey or accept what others want.
Exemple
- He dyed his hair bright green out of defiance.
- She stayed out late purely out of defiance, not for fun.
- They voted against the plan out of defiance, not because they disliked it.
stand in defiance of
1/stˈænd ˈɪn dɪfˈaɪəns əv/
fixed phrase
remain while openly resisting
To stay firm in your position or beliefs while clearly refusing to obey a law, order, or person.
Exemple
- The community continues to stand in defiance of the new regulations.
- The monument stands in defiance of those who tried to erase their culture.
- They chose to stand in defiance of the court's decision.