Defy and Overrun

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Defy

Defy verb - To go against the commands, prohibitions, or rules of.
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Overrun is an antonym for defy.
Nearby Words: defied, defying

Overrun

Overrun verb - To enter for conquest or plunder.
Usage example: waves of barbarians overran the Roman Empire during its long decline
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Defy is an antonym for overrun.
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place defy place overrun place
death defy death overrun death
time defy time overrun time
decision defy decision overrun decision
Other words: anyone.
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