# defiance vs define

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### defiance
*noun · IPA /dɪˈfaɪ(j)əns/ · frequency rank #15,382*
The feeling, or spirit of being defiant.

### define
*verb · IPA /dɪˈfaɪn/ · frequency rank #4,224*
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.

## Source
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