Bold in opposition (7)

I believe the answer is:

defiant

(Other definitions for defiant that I've seen before include "Insubordinate" , "Openly resistant" , "Boldly resisting" , "obstreperous" , "Boldly resistant -- fainted (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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