Defiant
Defiant adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Usage example: the defiant puppy refused to let go of the football
Mutinous is a synonym for defiant in obstreperous topic. In some cases you can use "Mutinous" instead an adjective "Defiant", when it comes to topics like disobedient, resisting.
Mutinous
Mutinous adjective - Taking part in a rebellion.
Usage example: vowed that he would someday see the mutinous crew hang
Defiant is a synonym for mutinous in disobedient topic. You can use "Defiant" instead an adjective "Mutinous", if it concerns topics such as rebellious.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- obstinate and defiant
- obstinate and mutinous
- obstreperous and defiant
- obstreperous and mutinous
- disorderly and defiant
- disorderly and mutinous
- riotous and defiant
- riotous and mutinous
- insolent and defiant
- insolent and mutinous
- audacious and defiant
- audacious and mutinous
- refractory and defiant
- refractory and mutinous
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