Break and Defy

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Break verb - To fail to keep.

Usage example: had broken his promise not to share their conversation with anyone

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Defy is a synonym for break in disobey topic. In some cases you can use "Defy" instead a verb "Break", when it comes to topics like resist.

Nearby Words: breach, breakdown, breaking, breakup, breakable

Defy verb - To go against the commands, prohibitions, or rules of.

Usage example: in those days a woman was brave if she defied fashion and wore white after Labor Day

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Break is a synonym for defy in resist topic. Sometimes you can use "Break" instead a verb "Defy".

Nearby Words: defied, defying

people	break people	defy people
control	break control	defy control
system	break system	defy system
time	break time	defy time
Other words: rule, law, tradition, rules, laws.

Oh, and if you manage to break free and defy The Law you apparently turn (more) evil.

Source: Crapsack World / Web Original
Break new ground and defy it Don't let the world outside Leave you cornered and alone So what you waiting for, tell me what you waiting for Let them all be reminded

Source: You Are Better Than You Think You Are
Hard Work Hardly Works: In the acting world, where relatives of already established celebrities break out much easier, Ryouma worked really hard to defy this and succeeded.

Source: Manga / Love Stage!!

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