Defy and Evade

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

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Evade and defy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Evade" instead a verb "Defy".

Nearby Words: defied, defying

Evade verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.

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Defy and evade are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defy" instead a verb "Evade".

Nearby Words: evasion, evading, evader

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