Defiance: alternatives and connections

To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or disc…

Abreast; opposite to; facing; towards; as, against the mouth of a river; -- in this sense often preceded by over.

of Aggravate

The act of aggravating, or making worse; -- used of evils, natural or moral; the act of increasing in severity or heinousness; somethi…

A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.

Opposition by which the quality opposed asquires strength; resistance or reaction roused by opposition or by the action of an opposite…

To make application for the removal of (a cause) from an inferior to a superior judge or court for a rehearing or review on account of…

A public proclamation or edict; a public order or notice, mandatory or prohibitory; a summons by public proclamation.

An officer who has charge of the boats, sails, rigging, colors, anchors, cables, cordage, etc., of a ship, and who also summons the cr…

To command or request to come or be present; to summon; as, to call a servant.

of Call

An agreement between belligerents for the exchange of prisoners.

An official summons or notice given to a person to appear; the paper containing such summons or notice.

Exciting to, or liable to be affected by, concupiscence; provoking lustful desires.

A striking or dashing together; violent collision; as, a conflict of elements or waves.

Fond of contention; given to angry debate; provoking dispute or contention; quarrelsome.

To stand in opposition; to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or opposition of qualities.

To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.