Defy and Overthrow

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

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

Nearby Words: defied, defying

Overthrow verb - Rule against.

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Defy and overthrow are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defy" instead a verb "Overthrow".

Nearby Words: overthrown, overthrowing

master	defy master	overthrow master
order	defy order	overthrow order
control	defy control	overthrow control
god	defy god	overthrow god
Other words: system, rule, authority, lord, king, boss, mother, father, gods, superiors.

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