Defy and Keep

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Defy

Defy verb - To go against the commands, prohibitions, or rules of.
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Keep and defy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Keep" instead a verb "Defy".
Nearby Words: defied, defying

Keep

Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.
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Defy and keep are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defy" instead a verb "Keep".
Nearby Words: keeping, keeper

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people defy people keep people
order defy order keep order
control defy control keep control
time defy time keep time
Other words: anyone.

Both words in one sentence

  • She hilariously says (texts) that she is trying to defy the idol system and keep her identity hidden while she's famous so that she can live an anonymous life later.
    Source: Series / Vampire Idol
  • One documentary claimed that, during the Revolutionary War, George Washington had a trusted slave and several officers with him that he was willing to defy Congress to keep around.
    Source: Success Symbiosis
  • Compressed Hair Multiple members of Organization XIII in the Kingdom Hearts games defy the laws of physics by managing to keep their Anime Hair hidden under their hoods.
    Source: Compressed Hair
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