Defy and Force

Defy

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

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

Nearby Words: defied, defying

Force verb - To cause (a person) to give in to pressure.

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Defy and force are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defy" instead a verb "Force".

woman	defy woman	force woman
people	defy people	force people
control	defy control	force control
god	defy god	force god
Other words: system, parents, end, king, mother, father, doctor, anyone.

Dying Alone: The biggest driving force behind Dodge, Penny, heck, most everyone in this movie is attempting to subvert or defy this trope.

Source: Film / Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
However, in later seasons of the show, Al becomes a force for good in the camp as he helps the locals defy the evil George Hearst.

Source: Historical Hero Upgrade
Villain Respect: Akihiko Kayaba is genuinely impressed that Kirito and Asuna were able to actually defy the physics of his game through sheer force of will.

Source: Light Novel / Sword Art Online

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