Defiance and Defy

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Defiance

Defiance noun - Refusal to obey.

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Defy and defiance are semantically related in challenge topic. In some cases you can use "Defy" instead a noun "Defiance", when it comes to topics like disobedience.

Nearby Words: defiant, defied, defiantly

Defy

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

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Defiance and defy are semantically related in challenge topic. Sometimes you can use "Defiance" instead a noun "Defy".

Nearby Words: defied, defying

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