appear defiant

Frequency: 7.08.5 per million words

to give the impression of being defiant

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Examples (10)

  • Even when cornered, he manages to appear defiant.
  • The captured soldier appeared defiant during the interrogation.
  • His strategy was to appear defiant in order to intimidate his opponents.
  • Why does she always appear so defiant when receiving feedback?
  • She appeared openly defiant of the new company policy.
  • Although terrified inside, he knew he had to appear defiant for the sake of his followers.
  • The small startup appeared defiant in the face of the industry giant's threats.
  • He will try to appear defiant, but we know he's willing to negotiate.
  • It's crucial for the protest leader to appear defiant on camera.
  • If the teenager continues to appear defiant, his parents might seek counseling.