Defy and Thwart

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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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Thwart is a synonym for defy in foil topic. In some cases you can use "Thwart" instead a verb "Defy", when it comes to topics like challenge.

Nearby Words: defied, defying

Thwart verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

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Defy is a synonym for thwart. You can use "Defy" instead a verb "Thwart".

Nearby Words: thwarted, thwarting

people	defy people	thwart people
destiny	defy destiny	thwart destiny
time	defy time	thwart time
prophecy	defy prophecy	thwart prophecy
Other words: anyone, expectations.

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