138 entries under defy topic. ×

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face down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, meet, oppose)
4
revolt(noun, verb, order, disregard, ignore)
3
front(verb, advance, meet, disregard, oppose)
3
accost(verb, stop, take, go, meet)
3
call for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, state, hold)
3
countermand
3
differ(verb, meet, oppose, ignore, fight)
3
flout(verb, meet, disregard, oppose, ignore)
3
make a stand(verb, expression, idiom, take, meet)
3
stimulate(verb, disturb, touch, promote, encourage)
3
take on(verb, expression, take, meet, oppose)
3
threaten(oppose, provoke, weaken, resist)
3
throw down the gauntlet(verb, expression, idiom, oppose, fight)
2
tax(noun, verb, order, force, charge)
2
balk(verb, oppose, criticize, ignore, dispute)
2
belie(verb, oppose, deceive, deny, reverse)
2
contravene(verb, oppose, criticize, ignore, dispute)
2
defeat(verb, disregard, ignore, resist, deceive)
2
disobey(verb, ignore, resist, confront)
2
elude(verb, disregard, ignore, resist, deceive)
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