The difference between Defiant and Truculent
When used as adjectives, defiant means defying, whereas truculent means cruel or savage.
check bellow for the other definitions of Defiant and Truculent
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Defiant as an adjective:
defying.
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Defiant as an adjective:
Boldly resisting opposition.
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Truculent as an adjective:
Cruel or savage.
Examples:
"The truculent soldiers gave us a steely-eyed stare."
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Truculent as an adjective:
Deadly or destructive.
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Truculent as an adjective:
Defiant or uncompromising.
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Truculent as an adjective:
Eager or quick to argue, fight or start a conflict.