defiance
Definitions
Noun
- Intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
- A hostile challenge
- A defiant act
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Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "defiance".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | difference | 3 | 148 |
| 2 | distance | 2 | 108 |
| 3 | adherence | 3 | 9 |
| 4 | deference | 3 | 5 |
| 5 | dispense | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | deviance | 3 | 2 |
| 7 | admittance | 3 | 1 |
| 8 | deterrence | 3 | 1 |
| 9 | dalliance | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | defrance | 2 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "defiance".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | defined | 2 | 39 |
| 2 | finance | 2 | 31 |
| 3 | define | 2 | 27 |
| 4 | diane | 2 | 14 |
| 5 | defines | 2 | 5 |
| 6 | defiant | 3 | 3 |
| 7 | deviance | 3 | 2 |
| 8 | fiance | 3 | 1 |
| 9 | refinance | 3 | 1 |
| 10 | defence | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | deane | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | defrance | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | deface | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | underfinance | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | fiancee | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | delfine | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | defaced | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | refinances | 4 | 0 |
| 19 | refinanced | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | defeasance | 3 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "defiance" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "defiance" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "defiance" in the same piece of text.
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 3
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 10
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 3
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
This Word in the News:
Iran signals defiance as Trump threatens to hit Kharg Island oil network
Mar 14, 2026 Bangor Daily News
Mar 14, 2026 Bangor Daily News
World’s priciest hotels charge record prices in defiance of luxury slowdown
Feb 7, 2026 Financial Times
Feb 7, 2026 Financial Times