defiance

Emphasizes that the defiance is not hidden or secret.

Refers to defiance that is very obvious and intentional, with no attempt to hide it.

Indicates a clear and unambiguous act of refusing to obey.

A single action that shows defiance.

A movement or symbolic action that expresses defiance.

Used to show that someone is doing something that is not allowed, especially by a person or group in authority.

Indicates that the motivation for an action is the desire to defy or resist.