Defiance and Observance

Opposite meaning words

Defiance noun - Refusal to obey.

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Observance is an antonym for defiance in resistance topic.

Nearby Words: defiant, defied, defiantly

Observance noun - The following of a custom, rule, or law.

Usage example: observance of the smoking ban in public buildings

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Defiance is an antonym for observance.

usual	usual defiance	usual observance
strict	strict defiance	strict observance

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