Chaffing and Defiant

Chaffing

Chaffing adjective - Marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing.
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Defiant and chaffing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defiant" instead an adjective "Chaffing".

Nearby Words: chaff, chaffed, chaffy

Defiant

Defiant adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Chaffing and defiant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chaffing" instead an adjective "Defiant".

Nearby Words: defiance, defiantly
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