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Defiant vs Disrespect - What's the difference?

defiant | disrespect |

As verbs the difference between defiant and disrespect

is that defiant is while disrespect is to show a lack of respect to someone or something.

As an adjective defiant

is mistrustful.

As a noun disrespect is

a lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour.

defiant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Defying.
  • *{{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham), title=(The China Governess)
    • , chapter=15 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!
  • Boldly resisting opposition.
  • *2013 June 18, (Simon Romero), " Protests Widen as Brazilians Chide Leaders," New York Times (retrieved 21 June 2013):
  • *: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.

    • Synonyms

    * dareful * rebellious

    Antonyms

    * docile, obedient, submissive * dominant

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    disrespect

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour.

    • Synonyms

    * *

    Antonyms

    * respect

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To show a lack of respect to someone or something.

    • Synonyms

    * dis, insult, misbid, misrespect

    Antonyms

    * respect