Defy and Repulse

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Defy

Defy verb - To go against the commands, prohibitions, or rules of.
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Repulse and defy are semantically related. in challenge topic. In some cases you can use "Repulse" instead a verb "Defy".
Nearby Words: defied, defying

Repulse

Repulse verb - To drive back.
Usage example: the defense repeatedly repulsed all of the offense's attempts to move the ball forward, keeping them firmly planted on the 20-yard line
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Defy and repulse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defy" instead a verb "Repulse".
Nearby Words: repulsive, repulsed, repulsion, repulsing

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woman defy woman repulse woman
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