in defiance of

ADVERB

counter

Synonyms

STRONG

opposite

WEAK

against at variance with contrarily contrariwise conversely versus

Antonyms

WEAK

equally same similarly

PREPOSITION

despite

Synonyms

STRONGEST

in spite of regardless of

WEAK

against although even though even with in contempt of in the face of notwithstanding undeterred by

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The dam, which is 30% complete, was meant to be an architectural centerpiece—bowing outward, in defiance of standard engineering in which dams arc inward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

And an underdog who stayed in the contest in defiance of steep odds and, seemingly, common sense.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

At intervals since the 2007-09 financial crisis, share prices have risen in defiance of the norms of valuation and mean-reversion on which Mr. Grantham has staked his all.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

On Monday, Sarwar kicked off the election year with an admission that he'd have to win "in defiance" of the UK government and the prime minister's unpopularity.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

So many, so clearly acting in defiance of the Capitol.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

in defiance of

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