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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.