Defy and Ratify

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

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

Nearby Words: defied, defying

Ratify verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.

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Defy and ratify are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defy" instead a verb "Ratify".

Nearby Words: ratification, ratified, ratifying

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