Defy and Outrage

Defy

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

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

Nearby Words: defied, defying

Outrage

Outrage verb - To cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in.

Defy and outrage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defy" instead a verb "Outrage".

Common collocations

parents defy parents outrage parents
censors defy censors outrage censors
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