Defy and Flout

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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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Flout is a synonym for defy in resist topic. In some cases you can use "Flout" instead a verb "Defy", when it comes to topics like challenge, disobey. popular alternative

Nearby Words: defied, defying

Flout

Flout verb - To ignore in a disrespectful manner.

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Defy is a synonym for flout in resist topic. You can use "Defy" instead a verb "Flout", if it concerns topics such as show contempt for. popular alternative

Nearby Word: flouting

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Common collocations

rule	defy rule	flout rule
law	defy law	flout law
authority	defy authority	flout authority
tradition	defy tradition	flout tradition
Other words: ban, rules, standards, conventions, laws.

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