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Defy vs Pique - What's the difference?

defy | pique | Related terms |

Defy is a related term of pique.


As nouns the difference between defy and pique

is that defy is (obsolete) a challenge while pique is a kind of ribbed or corded fabric.

As a verb defy

is to renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.

Insult vs Defy - What's the difference?

insult | defy | Related terms |

Insult is a related term of defy.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between insult and defy

is that insult is (obsolete) the act of leaping on; onset; attack while defy is (obsolete) a challenge.

As verbs the difference between insult and defy

is that insult is (obsolete|intransitive) to behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (over, against) 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 insult and defy

is that insult is an action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude while defy is (obsolete) a challenge.

Challenging vs Defy - What's the difference?

challenging | defy |


As verbs the difference between challenging and defy

is that challenging is 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 challenging and defy

is that challenging is the act of making a challenge while defy is (obsolete) a challenge.

As an adjective challenging

is difficult, hard to do.

Violation vs Defy - What's the difference?

violation | defy |


As nouns the difference between violation and defy

is that violation is the act or an instance of violating or the condition of being violated 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.

Transcend vs Defy - What's the difference?

transcend | defy |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between transcend and defy

is that transcend is (obsolete) to climb; to mount while defy is (obsolete) a challenge.

As verbs the difference between transcend and defy

is that transcend is to pass beyond the limits of something 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.

Sentinel vs Defy - What's the difference?

sentinel | defy |


As nouns the difference between sentinel and defy

is that sentinel is a sentry or guard while defy is (obsolete) a challenge.

As verbs the difference between sentinel and defy

is that sentinel is to watch over as a guard while defy is to renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.

Defy vs Undefined - What's the difference?

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 vs Deviation - What's the difference?

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 vs Stubborn - What's the difference?

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 vs Defy - What's the difference?

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.

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