Defy
Defy verb - To go against the commands, prohibitions, or rules of.
Expostulate and defy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Expostulate" instead a verb "Defy".
Expostulate
Expostulate verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.
Usage example: the concerned parents tried to expostulate with their daughter when she announced her intention to live on her own in New York City
Defy and expostulate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defy" instead a verb "Expostulate".
Mutual synonyms
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Expostulate and Defy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/defy/expostulate
Defy & Expostulate. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/defy/expostulate>.
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