Defiant and Ruly

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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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Ruly is an antonym for defiant.

Nearby Words: defiance, defiantly

Ruly adjective - Neat and tidy.

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Defiant is an antonym for ruly.

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

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

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