Defy and Open

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Defy

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

Open

Open verb - To change from a closed to an open position.
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Defy and open are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defy" instead a verb "Open".
Nearby Words: opening, openness, opened, opener
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point defy point open point

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  • Recap / Doctor Who S32 E2 "Day of the Moon" Nixon is quite happy to defy people's expectations of him and be open-minded towards Canton.
    Source: Recap / Doctor Who S32 E2 "Day of the Moon"
  • They have hundreds of windows open at a time, a couple of them are shaped in ways that defy gravity, there are live wires all over the place, and obstacles rain down like nobody's business.
    Source: Video Game / Crazy Climber
  • Manga / Highschool of the Dead The small band of punks who attempted to cross the bridge knowing full well that it was heavily guarded by officers in full riot gear that would open fire on anyone who dared to defy them.
    Source: Manga / Highschool of the Dead
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