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.