153 entries under defy topic. ×
| secede(rise, overthrow, dissent, riot) | |
| set aside(expression, disregard, ignore, snub, overlook) | |
| shirk(verb, disregard, block, ignore, snub) | |
| sit and take it(verb, expression, idiom, take, bear) | |
| square off(verb, expression, take, meet, oppose) | |
| stand fast(verb, expression, idiom, take, bear) | |
| step over the line(expression, idiom, oppose, provoke, challenge) | |
| stick(verb, take, disregard, ignore, bear) | |
| stick fast(verb, expression, take, disregard, ignore) | |
| take law into own hands(expression, idiom, disregard, ignore, snub) | |
| take up arms(verb, expression, idiom, disturb, rise) | |
| taunt(verb, attack, oppose, fight, provoke) | |
| threaten(oppose, provoke, challenge, insult) | |
| throw down gauntlet(expression, idiom, oppose, provoke, challenge) | |
| trespass(break, disregard, oppose, hinder, agreement) | |
| turn against(expression, rise, overthrow, dissent) | |
| upset(rise, overthrow, dissent, riot) | |
| win out(verb, expression, take, bear, endure) | |
| agreement(disregard, oppose, infringe) | |
| break the rules(verb, expression, idiom, ignore) |
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