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Another word for defiantly
Choosing another word for defiantly that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact adverb definition and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a manner that shows open resistance, bold disobedience, or a refusal to yield to authority or opposition.
Usage Example
"The striking workers stood rebelliously outside the factory gates despite the pouring rain."
Strongest
rebelliously
insubordinately
Strong
challengingly
unyieldingly
contumaciously
mutinously
boldly
audaciously
insolently
Opposites of defiantly
The opposite of defiantly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
submissively
obediently
meekly
compliantly
dutifully
docilely
deferentially
passively
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Defiantly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/defiantly