Defiant vs. Insubordinate — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Defiant and Insubordinate
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Defiant
Acting with or marked by defiance; boldly resisting
Defiant rebels.
A defiant stance against the proposal.
Insubordinate
Not submissive to authority
Has a history of insubordinate behavior.
Defiant
Defying.
Insubordinate
Rebellious or defiant to authority.
Defiant
Boldly resisting opposition.
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Insubordinate
Contumacious.
Defiant
One who defies opposition.
Insubordinate
A person who defies authority.
Defiant
Full of defiance; bold; insolent; as, a defiant spirit or act.
In attitude stern and defiant.
Insubordinate
Not submitting to authority; disobedient; rebellious; mutinous.
Defiant
Boldly resisting authority or an opposing force;
Brought up to be aggressive and defiant
A defiant attitude
Insubordinate
Not submissive to authority;
A history of insubordinate behavior
Insubordinate boys
Insubordinate
Disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
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