Defiant and Impish

Defiant

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

Impish and defiant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Impish" instead an adjective "Defiant".

Nearby Words: defiance, defiantly

Impish

Impish adjective - Tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness.

Defiant and impish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defiant" instead an adjective "Impish".

Nearby Word: impishly
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