Defiant and Decorous

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Defiant adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Usage example: the defiant puppy refused to let go of the football

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Decorous is an antonym for defiant.

Nearby Words: defiance, defiantly

Decorous adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

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Defiant is an antonym for decorous.

Nearby Words: decorum, decorously, decor

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Decorous and Defiant. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/defiant/decorous

Defiant & Decorous. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/defiant/decorous>.

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