Defy and Try

Defy

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

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

Nearby Words: defied, defying

Try verb - To subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress.

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Defy and try are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defy" instead a verb "Try".

Nearby Words: tried, trying

Though you shouldn't really try and defy him... Happiness in Slavery: The Trump Soldiers, save for the Knave of Hearts.

Source: Audioplay / Are You Alice?
Mao Zedong was aware of this trope, and took steps to try and defy it.

Source: Full-Circle Revolution
Though if you play as that faction you can try to defy this and rebuild the Valyrian Empire.

Source: Video Game / Crusader Kings II Game Of Thrones Mod

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