42
resist(verb, support, break, take, force)
34
challenge(noun, verb, take, order, set)
28
dare(noun, verb, take, order, get)
25
oppose(verb, support, stop, break, take)
23
brave(verb, take, get, set, advance)
22
disobey(verb, break, disturb, disregard, oppose)
21
withstand(verb, support, stop, take, force)
20
confront(verb, stop, take, get, meet)
19
flout(verb, break, meet, show, reject)
18
face(verb, set, meet, attack, oppose)
16
violate(verb, break, disregard, ignore, refuse)
15
fight(verb, support, break, take, meet)
14
beard(verb, take, get, meet, oppose)
14
mock(verb, break, reject, disregard, ignore)
14
rebel(verb, disturb, disregard, rise, ignore)
13
contravene(verb, break, disregard, oppose, criticize)
12
scorn(noun, verb, hold, break, meet)
11
ignore(verb, evade, violate, contravene, reject)
11
combat(verb, support, stop, break, force)
10
disregard(verb, reject, oppose, ignore, agreement)
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