Defiant vs Deficit - What's the difference?
defiant | deficit |
Defying.
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, chapter=15 Boldly resisting opposition.
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*:But the demonstrators remained defiant , pouring into the streets by the thousands and venting their anger over political corruption, the high cost of living and huge public spending for the World Cup and the Olympics.
Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.
A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds government revenue.
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As a verb defiant
is .As an adjective defiant
is mistrustful.As a noun deficit is
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Adjective
(en adjective)citation, passage=She paused and took a defiant breath. ‘If you don't believe me, I can't help it. But I'm not a liar.’ ¶ ‘No,’ said Luke, grinning at her. ‘You're not dull enough!
Protests Widen as Brazilians Chide Leaders," New York Times (retrieved 21 June 2013):
Synonyms
* dareful * rebelliousAntonyms
* docile, obedient, submissive * dominantExternal links
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Noun
(en noun)London Is Special, but Not That Special," New York Times (retrieved 28 September 2013):
- Economically, too, London is startlingly different. The capital, unlike the country as a whole, has no budget deficit : London’s public spending matches the taxes paid in the city. The average Londoner contributes 70 percent more to Britain’s national income than people in the rest of the country.