Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
act-of-defiance
noun
/ˌækt əv dɪˈfaɪəns/
Definition
A bold action taken in opposition to authority or an established norm.
Examples
- The protest was an act of defiance against the government’s new policy.
- His refusal to wear a uniform was seen as an act of defiance by the school administration.
Meaning
An act of defiance represents a refusal to obey rules or resist control, often done to challenge or reject the status quo.
Synonyms
- rebellion
- resistance
- insurgence
- defiance
- opposition
