Contradict and Defy

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Contradict

Contradict verb - To make an assertion that is contrary to one made by (another).

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Defy is a synonym for contradict in resist topic. In some cases you can use "Defy" instead a verb "Contradict", when it comes to topics like come between.

Nearby Words: contradictory, contradiction, contradictor, contradicting

Defy

Defy verb - To refuse to give in to.

Usage example: a bicyclist who regularly defies illness and infirmity in order to compete in races

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Contradict is a synonym for defy in resist topic. You can use "Contradict" instead a verb "Defy", if it concerns topics such as come between.

Nearby Words: defied, defying

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sense	contradict sense	defy sense
people	contradict people	defy people
idea	contradict idea	defy idea
point	contradict point	defy point
Other words: nature, reason, king, boss, rules, orders, laws.

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