Defiant and Forward

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

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Forward and defiant are semantically related in insolent topic. In some cases you can use "Forward" instead an adjective "Defiant".

Nearby Words: defiance, defiantly

Forward adjective - Showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty.

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Defiant and forward are semantically related in insolent topic. Sometimes you can use "Defiant" instead an adjective "Forward".

Masane Amaha from Witchblade, after transforming for the first time, does the "come hither for your ass kicking" version, namely the defiant stance coupled with index finger motioning for the asshole to step forward for their aforementioned asskicking.

Source: Asskicking Pose
They ultimately proved to be outclassed in dogfights due to the extra weight the turret added (and because they had no forward-firing weaponry, as the turret could not be aimed directly forward due to the propeller being in the way), although the Defiant saw some success as a night fighter.

Source: Guy in Back
While her bow was pointed straight up in the air and sinking, her forward turret fired off one last shot, remaining Defiant to the End.

Source: Dying Moment Of Awesome / Real Life

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