Clues for the word "DEFIANCE"
We've had 18 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 16 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Mirror Quick crossword on September 14, 2017.
Definition of defiance
- n. - The act of defying, putting in opposition, or provoking to combat; a challenge; a provocation; a summons to combat.
- n. - A state of opposition; willingness to flight; disposition to resist; contempt of opposition.
- n. - A casting aside; renunciation; rejection.
Referring Clues
- Contempt
- Insubordination
- Disobedience
- Open disobedience
- Challenging attitude of French fellow who's given a ring?
- Open resistance
- Opposition of Parisian's intended
- Intended to underwrite duel odds in challenge
- Headstrong trait
- Refusal to obey
- Resistance to authority
- Marriage of French betrothed in the resistance
- Backward boy intended to show resistance
- Challenging attitude of French engaged one
- Opposition of French intended
- Strong resistance to break off engagement, might one say?
- Editor rising to partner's challenge
- Opposition
Last Seen In
- Mirror Quick - September 14, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - July 12, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - May 25, 2017
- Wall Street Journal - October 04, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - March 25, 2016
- Washington Post - March 14, 2014
- Guardian Quick - December 07, 2013
- Guardian Everyman - April 14, 2013
- Guardian Prize - October 16, 2010
- Guardian Quick - July 13, 2010
- Guardian Quick - April 01, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - November 27, 2008
- Guardian Cryptic - January 17, 2008
- LA Times - December 29, 2006
- Guardian Quiptic - May 31, 2004
- New York Times - December 10, 2000