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defiant response

[/dɪˈfaɪənt rɪˈspɑːns/]
nounpl: defiant responses
resposta desafiadora
1. A bold or challenging reply that shows resistance to authority or opposition to something
Her defiant response to the criticism was to continue with her project anyway.
Sua resposta desafiadora à crítica foi continuar com seu projeto mesmo assim.
2. An answer or reaction that expresses willingness to resist or confront
The team's defiant response after losing the first match inspired them to win the championship.
A resposta desafiadora do time após perder a primeira partida os inspirou a vencer o campeonato.
NYC Slang
a bold clap back
Synonyms
challenging responsebold replyresistant answerconfrontational responseinsolent reply
Antonyms
submissive responsecompliant answeryielding replyobedient responsemeek answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta desafiadora
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
resposta desafiadora / resposta de enfrentamento
May also use 'resposta de enfrentamento' in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
resposta desafiadora / resposta atrevida
May colloquially use 'resposta atrevida'
Portugal
resposta desafiadora / resposta insolente
May use 'resposta insolente' to emphasize disrespect

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand one's ground
push back against
take a stand
refuse to back down
answer the call
rise to the challenge
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