What is the Spanish word for "defiant"?

Learn how to say "defiant" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

defiant

Spanish

desafiante

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Alternative translations of "defiant"

desobediente
rebelde
desafiante

Examples of how to use "defiant" in Spanish

English
She gave him a defiant look.
Spanish
Ella le lanzó una mirada desafiante.
English
The student gave a defiant smile at the teacher.
Spanish
El estudiante sonrió de manera desafiante a la profesora.
English
She stood defiant against the unfair rule.
Spanish
Ella se mantuvo desafiante ante la regla injusta.
English
His defiant tone surprised everyone in the room.
Spanish
Su tono desafiante sorprendió a todos en la sala.
English
The child crossed his arms in a defiant stance.
Spanish
El niño cruzó los brazos en una postura desafiante.

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