Defy and Scorn

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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

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Scorn is a synonym for defy in challenge topic. In some cases you can use "Scorn" instead a verb "Defy".

Nearby Words: defied, defying

Scorn verb - To show contempt for.

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Defy is a synonym for scorn in challenge topic. You can use "Defy" instead a verb "Scorn", if it concerns topics such as look down on.

Nearby Words: scornful, scorned, scornfully, scorning

idea	defy idea	scorn idea
mother	defy mother	scorn mother

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