"defier" meaning in English

See defier in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /dɪˈfaɪ(j)ə(ɹ)/ [UK] Forms: defiers [plural]
Etymology: defy + -er Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|defy|er|id2=agent noun}} defy + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} defier (plural defiers)
  1. agent noun of defy; one who dares and defies Tags: agent, form-of Form of: defy (extra: one who dares and defies)
    Sense id: en-defier-en-noun-hv77dqSC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er (agent noun)

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