Defy and Disregard

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Defy

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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Disregard is a synonym for defy in challenge topic. In some cases you can use "Disregard" instead the word "Defy" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like disobey, resist.

Nearby Words: defied, defying

Disregard

Disregard verb - To ignore in a disrespectful manner.

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Defy is a synonym for disregard. You can use "Defy" instead the word "Disregard" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: disregarded, disregarding

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sense	defy sense	disregard sense
people	defy people	disregard people
order	defy order	disregard order
space	defy space	disregard space
Other words: rule, law, authority, rules, regulations, orders, laws.

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