Cross
Defy
Defy verb - To go against the commands, prohibitions, or rules of.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- The villain Benedict declares this in Last Action Hero once he's beginning to fully grasp his newfound ability to cross between dimensions and defy the real-world laws of physics at will...
Source: A God Am I / Film -
The small band of punks who attempted to cross the bridge knowing full well that it was heavily guarded by officers in full riot gear that would open fire on anyone who dared to defy them.
Source: Manga / Highschool of the Dead
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