Defiant vs Revolutionary - What's the difference?
defiant | revolutionary |
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.
Of or pertaining to a revolution in government; tending to, or promoting, revolution; as, revolutionary war; revolutionary measures; revolutionary agitators.
(advertising) pertaining to something that portends of great change; overthrowing a standing mindset
(sciences) pertaining to something that revolves
A revolutionist; a person who revolts.
As adjectives the difference between defiant and revolutionary
is that defiant is mistrustful while revolutionary is of or pertaining to a revolution in government; tending to, or promoting, revolution; as, revolutionary war; revolutionary measures; revolutionary agitators.As a verb defiant
is .As a noun revolutionary is
a revolutionist; a person who revolts.defiant
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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):