Defy and Rebel

Similar meaning words

mutual synonyms sentence examples collocations

Defy

Defy verb - To go against the commands, prohibitions, or rules of.
Usage example: in those days a woman was brave if she defied fashion and wore white after Labor Day
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Defy
Antonyms for Defy
Rebel is a synonym for defy in behave poorly topic. In some cases you can use "Rebel" instead a verb "Defy".
Nearby Words: defied, defying

Rebel

Rebel verb - To rise up against established authority.
Usage example: the colonists rebelled in the wake of an onslaught of abuses
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Rebel
Antonyms for Rebel
Defy is a synonym for rebel in behave poorly topic. You can use "Defy" instead a verb "Rebel", if it concerns topics such as refuse to obey.
Nearby Word: rebelled

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

people defy people rebel people
control defy control rebel control
parents defy parents rebel parents
time defy time rebel time
Other words: authority, orders, wishes.

Both words in one sentence

  • Webcomic / Kagerou The Unchosen One: Tonbo, instead of sacrificing herself as the vessel for Tcaolin's immortal soul, chooses to defy her and start working against her with the rebel army.
    Source: Webcomic / Kagerou
  • Even if it means I will perish here, even if you colour me a rebel like Lorgar's turncoats, I defy it!
    Source: Badass Boast / Tabletop Games
  • Myth / King Arthur This is usually depicted in such a way that although Arthur has been proclaimed High King, Lot and a number of other lesser rulers defy him and rebel.
    Source: Myth / King Arthur
More sentences
Cite this Source
Rebel and Defy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/defy/rebel
Defy & Rebel. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/defy/rebel>.
Rebel or Defy. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/defy/rebel.

Synonyms for defy


Synonyms for rebel

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "defy" and "rebel" have occurred on timeline