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defiance in German

defiance in German is Trotz, Widerstand, Auflehnung — defiance means open, bold resistance to authority or opposition.

defiance in German

Trotz
noun
The feeling, or spirit of being defiant.
Widerstand
noun
The feeling, or spirit of being defiant.
Auflehnung
noun
The feeling, or spirit of being defiant.
Widersetzung
noun
Open or bold resistance to or disregard for authority, opposition, or power; refusing to give up.
offener Ungehorsam
noun
Open or bold resistance to or disregard for authority, opposition, or power; refusing to give up.
Herausforderung
noun
A challenging attitude or behaviour; challenge.
anstrengendes Verhalten
noun
A challenging attitude or behaviour; challenge.
problematische Haltung
noun
A challenging attitude or behaviour; challenge.

What does "defiance" mean?

  1. noun Open, bold resistance to authority or opposition.
    "The protesters marched in open defiance of the curfew."

defiance in a sentence

  • The protesters marched in open defiance of the curfew.
  • Her defiance in the face of criticism impressed her colleagues.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "defiance" in German?

"defiance" in German is Trotz, Widerstand, Auflehnung. defiance means: Open, bold resistance to authority or opposition.

How do you use "defiance" in a sentence?

Example: "The protesters marched in open defiance of the curfew." In German, "defiance" is Trotz, Widerstand, Auflehnung.

Are there other ways to say "defiance" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "defiance": Trotz, Widerstand, Auflehnung, Widersetzung, offener Ungehorsam, Herausforderung.

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