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in a manner that proudly or boldly refuses to obey or submit to authority or rules
- The students defiantly ignored the principal's orders to stop protesting.
- She defiantly crossed her arms when told to apologize.
- They defiantly shouted slogans against the government during the rally.
- The workers defiantly continued the strike despite threats of dismissal.
- He defiantly refused to follow the curfew imposed by the city.
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