Vocabulary Spotlight
Defiance
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: अवज्ञा (Avagya) – Bold resistance to authority or opposing something with confidence and disobedience.
Pronunciation
[dih-fahy-uhns]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Rebellion – विद्रोह (vidroh)
Related Words
Disobedience – अवज्ञा (avagya)
Word Origin
“Defiance” Old French ke “defier” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “to defy or challenge”. English mein iska istemaal 14th century se ho raha hai.
– The word “Defiance” comes from Old French “defier,” meaning “to defy or challenge,” and has been used in English since the 14th century.
Word Family
Noun: Defiance – अवज्ञा (avagya)
Adjective: Defiant – अवज्ञाकारी (avagya-kaari)
Usage Examples
1. Uski defiance ne uske seniors ko gussa dilaya.
– His defiance angered his seniors.
2. Protest mein logo ne defiance ke saath march kiya.
– People marched in defiance during the protest.
Cultural Note
Bharat mein, defiance ka matlab hai kisi authority ya rules ka virodh. Yatra aur political movements mein iska istemaal hota hai.
In Context
“Defiance” ka matlab kisi authority ya rule ke virodh mein boldness dikhana hota hai, aur iska use rebellious behavior ko dikhane ke liye hota hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Defiance” ka matlab kya hai?
“Defiance” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?