Defiance and Recusancy

Defiance

Defiance noun - Refusal to obey.

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

Nearby Words: defiant, defied, defiantly

Recusancy

Recusancy noun - Refusal to submit to established authority; originally the refusal of Roman Catholics to attend services of the Church of England.

Defiance and recusancy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defiance" instead a noun "Recusancy".

Nearby Word: recusant
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