Defy and Stem

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Defy

Defy verb - To refuse to give in to.
Usage example: a bicyclist who regularly defies illness and infirmity in order to compete in races
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Stem and defy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stem" instead a verb "Defy".
Nearby Words: defied, defying

Stem

Stem verb - Remove the stem from.
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Defy and stem are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defy" instead a verb "Stem".

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people defy people stem people
fate defy fate stem fate
end defy end stem end
time defy time stem time
Other words: stereotypes.
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