Defiance and Withholding

Defiance

Defiance noun - Refusal to obey.

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

Nearby Words: defiant, defied, defiantly

Withholding

Withholding noun - The act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control.
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Synonyms for Withholding

Defiance and withholding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defiance" instead a noun "Withholding".

Nearby Word: withhold
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