Defiance and Defense

Defiance

Defiance noun - Refusal to obey.

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

Nearby Words: defiant, defied, defiantly

Defense

Defense noun - Means or method of defending.

Defiance and defense are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defiance" instead a noun "Defense".

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