Defy and Rebuff

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

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

Nearby Words: defied, defying

Rebuff verb - Reject outright and bluntly.

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Defy and rebuff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defy" instead a verb "Rebuff".

Nearby Words: rebuffed, rebuffing

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