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Defiance

n.

anarchist

Meaning: one who wants to eliminate all government

Usage: An anarchist, Carmine wanted to dissolve every government everywhere.

adj.

disaffected

Meaning: rebellious, resentful of authority

Usage: Dismayed by Bobby’s poor behavior, the parents sent their disaffected son to a military academy to be disciplined.

v.

dissent

Meaning: to disagree, especially with an official opinion

Usage: Unconvinced by the evidence, the last juror dissented from the rest of the jury.

v.

flout

Meaning: to disregard or disobey openly

Usage: I flouted the school’s dress code by wearing a tie-dyed tank top and a pair of cut-off jeans.

adj.

intransigent

Meaning: refusing to compromise, often on an extreme opinion

Usage: The intransigent negotiator refused every compromise offered by the committee.

n.

insurgent

Meaning: one who rebels

Usage: The insurgent snuck into and defaced a different classroom each night until the administration agreed to meet his demands.