1. plural of defiance; acts or instances of openly resisting or refusing to obey authority, rules, or expectations
2. plural of defiance; bold or contemptuous disregard; a challenging or provocative attitude

Examples

• The protesters' defiances of the unjust laws inspired others to join the movement.
• Her defiances against her parents' wishes eventually led to a family conversation.
• The athlete's defiances of conventional training methods surprised many coaches.
• Acts of defiances throughout history have often preceded social change.
• His repeated defiances of the dress code resulted in disciplinary action.
• The team showed defiances by refusing to accept the referee's controversial decision.