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Antonyms for Defiance

Noun:

Antonym: Submission

Example Sentence:

Despite facing challenging circumstances, he showed submission rather than defiance.

Verb:

Antonym: Comply

Example Sentence:

She was asked to comply with the rules instead of defying them.

Adjective:

Antonym: Obedient

Example Sentence:

The disobedient child demonstrated his defiance through his refusal to follow instructions.

Adverb:

Antonym: Submissively

Example Sentence:

She reluctantly went along submissively instead of defiantly.

Local Usage:

In regional dialects, the antonym for defiance may vary. Please consult local dictionaries specific to that region.

Popular Usage:

Defiance is a term commonly used to express a refusal or resistance. Antonyms for defiance include submission, compliance, obedience, and submissively.

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