Defiant and Governable

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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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Governable is an antonym for defiant.

Nearby Words: defiance, defiantly

Governable adjective - Capable of being controlled.

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Defiant is an antonym for governable.

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Governable and Defiant. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/defiant/governable

Defiant & Governable. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/defiant/governable>.

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