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adj. Marked by defiance; boldly resisting.

adj. Defying.

adj. Boldly resisting opposition.

adj. Full of defiance; bold; insolent.

Characterized by defiance, or bold opposition or antagonism; challenging.

adj. boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

"Moqlah sneered back, his expression defiant despite the pain that Garrovick knew must be racking his body."

recalcitrant    resistant    insubordinate    resistive    obstreperous   

submissive    resigned    obedient   

bold    insolent    daring    disregardful    challenging    contumacious    resistant    disobedient    despiteful    recalcitrant   

Bryant    Giant    alliant    client    compliant    giant    pliant    reliant    supergiant   

contemptuous    haughty    triumphant    angry    resolute    sullen    imperious    insolent    ferocious    aggressive