defy |
undefined |
As a noun defy
is (obsolete) a challenge.
As a verb defy
is to renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
As an adjective undefined is
lacking a definition or value.
defy |
deviation |
As nouns the difference between defy and deviation
is that
defy is (obsolete) a challenge while
deviation is diversion; different route to travel.
As a verb defy
is to renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
defy |
stubborn |
As a noun defy
is (obsolete) a challenge.
As a verb defy
is to renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
As an adjective stubborn is
refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting.
disavow |
defy |
As verbs the difference between disavow and defy
is that
disavow is to refuse strongly and solemnly to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of, and the like; to disclaim; to disown while
defy is to renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
As a noun defy is
(obsolete) a challenge.
defies |
defy |
As verbs the difference between defies and defy
is that
defies is while
defy is to renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
As a noun defy is
(obsolete) a challenge.
defy |
taunt |
As nouns the difference between defy and taunt
is that
defy is (obsolete) a challenge while
taunt is a scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.
As verbs the difference between defy and taunt
is that
defy is to renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce while
taunt is to make fun of (someone); to (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
As an adjective taunt is
(nautical) very high or tall.
accost |
defy |
As verbs the difference between accost and defy
is that
accost is to approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request while
defy is to renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
As nouns the difference between accost and defy
is that
accost is address; greeting while
defy is a challenge.
propaganda |
defy |
As nouns the difference between propaganda and defy
is that
propaganda is propaganda while
defy is (obsolete) a challenge.
As a verb defy is
to renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
abuse |
defy |
Related terms |
Abuse is a related term of defy.
As verbs the difference between abuse and defy
is that
abuse is while
defy is to renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
As a noun defy is
(obsolete) a challenge.
obstinate |
defy |
As an adjective obstinate
is stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.
As a noun defy is
(obsolete) a challenge.
As a verb defy is
to renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
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