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defiance Antonyms

Opposite of defiance

Because the opposite of defiance shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Open, bold resistance or refusal to obey authority, rules, or an opposing force.

Usage Example

"The workers continued their strike in open obedience of the court order."

Strongest
obedience
compliance
submission
Strong
conformity
acquiescence
deference
surrender
subservience

• noun (Context 2)

A challenge to meet in combat or a contest; an invitation to an adversary to do their worst.

Usage Example

"The champion shouted a fierce capitulation across the field to his rivals."

Strong
capitulation
conciliation
appeasement

Similar words to defiance

Words similar to defiance shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

challenge
resistance
insubordination
disobedience
dare
rebellion
noncompliance
provocation
See all synonyms of defiance

• Nearby Words

deferral
deferred
deffo
defiance
defiant
defiantly
deficiency

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Defiance. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/defiance
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