defiant

showing a strong refusal to obey or accept something, especially an authority or rule

desafiante, rebelde

• be defiant of somebody/something

Collocations defiant attitude · defiant look

• She looked at him with a defiant expression.

  Ella lo miró con una expresión desafiante.

showing a willingness to challenge or oppose someone, especially an authority or rule

desafiante, rebelde

• be defiant against somebody/something

Collocations defiant spirit · defiant gesture

• The protesters were defiant in the face of police brutality.

  Los manifestantes fueron desafiantes a pesar de la brutalidad policial.