Defiance and Repulsion

Defiance

Defiance noun - Refusal to obey.

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

Nearby Words: defiant, defied, defiantly

Repulsion

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

Defiance and repulsion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defiance" instead a noun "Repulsion".

How words are described

complete complete defiance complete repulsion
persistent persistent defiance persistent repulsion
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