Defy and Summon

Defy

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

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

Nearby Words: defied, defying

Summon

Summon verb - To demand or request the presence or service of.

Defy and summon are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defy" instead a verb "Summon".

Nearby Words: summons, summoning

Common collocations

people defy people summon people
god defy god summon god
death defy death summon death
time defy time summon time
Other words: king, boss, gods.
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