Defy and Nullify

Defy

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

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

Nearby Words: defied, defying

Nullify

Nullify verb - To put an end to by formal action.

Defy and nullify are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defy" instead a verb "Nullify".

Common collocations

death defy death nullify death
gravity defy gravity nullify gravity
tropes defy tropes nullify tropes
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