display defiance

[dɪˈspleɪ dɪˈfaɪəns]

verb phrase

desafiar; mostrar desafio

1. to openly show resistance or bold disobedience to authority or expectation

The protesters decided to display defiance against the government's new policies.

Os manifestantes decidiram desafiar as novas políticas do governo.

2. to exhibit a challenging or confrontational attitude

She displayed defiance by refusing to back down from her position.

Ela mostrou desafio ao se recusar a recuar de sua posição.

NYC Slang

throw it in someone's face; talk back; buck the system

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

desafiar; exibir desafio

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

mostrar desafio; enfrentar

Common colloquial usage

São Paulo

desafiar; demonstrar oposição

More formal usage in business/political contexts

Portugal

desafiar; manifestar desafio

Slightly more formal tone than Brazilian Portuguese

stand one's ground

stick to one's guns

thumb one's nose at

fly in the face of

put up a fight

dar um basta

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