Defy and Refuse

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Defy

Defy verb - Elude, especially in a baffling way.
Usage example: This behavior defies explanation
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Refuse is a synonym for defy. In some cases you can use "Refuse" instead a verb "Defy".
Nearby Words: defied, defying

Refuse

Refuse verb - Elude, especially in a baffling way.
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Antonyms for Refuse
Defy is a synonym for refuse. You can use "Defy" instead a verb "Refuse".
Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

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people defy people refuse people
idea defy idea refuse idea
order defy order refuse order
time defy time refuse time
Other words: command, mother, father, anyone, orders.

Both words in one sentence

  • Humans Are Bastards Not only do they both defy the Joker and refuse to condemn the other to death, it's the convicts who refuse to do it first.
    Source: Humans Are Bastards
  • The Jinx The episode's plot revolves around the ponies not giving up on him and not letting him give up on himself until at last he decides to defy the old excuse, and refuse to be bad luck.
    Source: The Jinx
  • I refuse!...On my honour as a son of Macragge, I choose to defy it.
    Source: Badass Boast / Tabletop Games
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