Defy and Disappoint

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Defy

Defy verb - To go against the commands, prohibitions, or rules of.
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Disappoint and defy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Disappoint" instead a verb "Defy".
Nearby Words: defied, defying

Disappoint

Disappoint verb - To fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of.
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Defy and disappoint are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defy" instead a verb "Disappoint".
Nearby Words: disappointment, disappointing, disappointingly, disappointedly

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people defy people disappoint people
master defy master disappoint master
husband defy husband disappoint husband
point defy point disappoint point
Other words: parents, end, tradition, mother, father, doctor, anyone.
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