Defy and Taunt

Defy

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

Taunt and defy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Taunt" instead the word "Defy" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: defied, defying

Taunt

Taunt verb - To attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults.

Defy and taunt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defy" instead the word "Taunt" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: taunting, taunted, tauntingly

Common collocations

god defy god taunt god
rival defy rival taunt rival
time defy time taunt time
boss defy boss taunt boss
Other words: doctor, warriors.
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