Synonyms & related words for defiant

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of defiant — including insubordinate, rebellious, recalcitrant, obstreperous, contumacious, disobedient. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to defiant

Explore words related to defiant — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include noncompliant, recalcitrantly, defiantly, rebelliously, defiance, insubordinately, contumaciously, obstreperousness. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for defiant

Common synonyms for defiant include insubordinate, rebellious, recalcitrant, obstreperous, contumacious, disobedient, obstinate, indocile — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does defiant come from?

The word defiant breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root fi-, from Latin fides (“faith, trust”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.