defiant in Latin
defiant in Latin is contumax — defiant means boldly resisting authority, opposition, or a challenge.
defiant in Latin
contumax
What does "defiant" mean?
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adjective Boldly resisting authority, opposition, or a challenge.
"But the demonstrators remained defiant, pouring into the streets by the thousands and venting their anger over political corruption, the high cost of living and huge public spending for the World Cup and the Olympics."
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defiant in a sentence
- But the demonstrators remained defiant, pouring into the streets by the thousands and venting their anger over political corruption, the high cost of living and huge public spending for the World Cup and the Olympics.
- The defiant teenager refused to apologise.
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What is "defiant" in Latin?
"defiant" in Latin is contumax. defiant means: Boldly resisting authority, opposition, or a challenge.
How do you use "defiant" in a sentence?
Example: "The defiant teenager refused to apologise." In Latin, "defiant" is contumax.
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