Defiant : synonyms and lexical field

Synonyms > Synonyms beginning with D > Defiant

Looking for words with meaning close to 'defiant': discover synonyms for the word defiant, such as insubordinate or recalcitrant.

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Example of words in the same lexical field as "": resistant and recalcitrant.

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Synonyms for defiant sorted by degree of synonymy

List of synonyms for defiant Degree of synonymy of defiant Frequency in the language

insubordinate
40019 0.37

recalcitrant
40018 0.12

resistant
40016 0

obstreperous
40008 0

resistive
39809 0

defiance
30022 1.12

defy
30022 3.10

challenging
30018 3.80

oppositional
30012 0

aggressive
30011 7.94

challenge
30010 19.86

provocative
30009 1.61

arrogant
30008 5.22

cocky
30007 4.12

unforgiving
30005 0.51

challenged
30003 4.04

intractable
30003 0.12

angry
30000 58.98

challenger
29998 1.51

untreatable
29998 0.14

Lexical field of "defiant"

resistant
recalcitrant
insubordinate
obstreperous
resistive
defiance
rebellious
sullen
truculent
petulant
unapologetic
belligerent
impudent
resolute
stubborn
imperious
brazen
pugnacious
stoic
unyielding
insolent
feisty
headstrong
fearless
unbowed
unintimidated
outspoken
forceful
bolshy
angry
scornful
uncompromising
haughty
triumphant
stoical
obdurate
arrogant
brash
undaunted
disdainful
confrontational
unflinching
exuberant
swaggering
boisterous
oppositional
obstinate
courageous
contemptuous
fierce