Defiance: alternatives and connections

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

In opposition to, whether the opposition is of sentiment or of action; on the other side; counter to; in contrariety to; hence, advers…

Exasperating; provoking; irritating.

Provocation; irritation.

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…

A summons to answer to a charge.

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 summon to the discharge of a particular duty; to designate for an office, or employment, especially of a religious character; -- of…

A divine summons or invitation; also, the state of being divinely called.

A letter of defiance or challenge; a challenge to single combat.

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.

opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the…

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

To give greater effect to, as to a figure or other object, by putting it in some relation of opposition to another figure or object.

To provoke to combat or strife; to call out to combat; to challenge; to dare; to brave; to set at defiance; to treat with contempt; as…