Defiant

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This word is about someone who doesn’t agree with the rules:

Defiant

Although both men are members of the Shi’ite Dawa party, Mr. Maliki’s supporters remained defiant, saying they would fight the decision.

And the veteran Iraqi leader has showed to use president for failing to nominate him for a third term.

Defiant.

Defiant coms from the word defiance.

It means someone who does not obey the rules or laws.

Another word for a defiant person is a rebel.

Here is another example: Sometimes children are defiant when they fight doing to bed.

So now, the next time you hear the word defiant, you will know what this News Word means.