Defiance and Repugnance

Defiance

Defiance noun - Refusal to obey.

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

Nearby Words: defiant, defied, defiantly

Repugnance

Repugnance noun - A dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness.

Defiance and repugnance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defiance" instead a noun "Repugnance".

Nearby Words: repugnant, repugnancy

How words are described

total total defiance total repugnance
sheer sheer defiance sheer repugnance
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