Defy and Squabble

Defy

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

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

Nearby Words: defied, defying

Squabble

Squabble verb - To express different opinions about something often angrily.
Usage example: the children squabbled loudly over who got to play with the toy first

Defy and squabble are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defy" instead a verb "Squabble".

Nearby Words: squabbled, squabbling, squabbler

Common collocations

time defy time squabble time
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