Crossness and Defiance

Crossness

Crossness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.

Defiance and crossness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defiance" instead a noun "Crossness".

Nearby Word: crossly

Defiance

Defiance noun - An inclination to fight or quarrel.
Usage example: a deeply troubled person who seemed the very soul of defiance

Crossness and defiance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crossness" instead a noun "Defiance".

Nearby Words: defiant, defied, defiantly
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