Defiance and Exception

Defiance

Defiance noun - Refusal to obey.

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

Nearby Words: defiant, defied, defiantly

Exception noun - A feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent.

Usage example: I take strong exception to your assessment of his singing ability

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Defiance and exception are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defiance" instead a noun "Exception".

rare	rare defiance	rare exception
clear	clear defiance	clear exception
notable	notable defiance	notable exception
usual	usual defiance	usual exception
Other adjectives: mild, true, great, heroic, possible, apparent, further, odd, intentional.

One exception is the unnamed Survey Corps member that basically spits defiance at the Titan holding him and keeps stabbing it in the face even as he's getting chewed on.

Source: Do Not Go Gentle

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