defy
verbHow many syllables in defy?
There are 2 syllables in the word defy.How to pronounce defy:
Definition of defy:
- defy (verb):
- to resist openly and boldly
- resist or confront with resistance.
- to confront with assured power of resistance disregard
Synonyms for defy:
beard
brave
brave out
call someone's bluff
confront
contemn
dismiss
disobey
disregard
face
fight
flout
hold
hold out
hold out against
hold up
hurl defiance at
ignore
mock
oppose
put up a fight (against)
rebel (against)
reject
resist
spurn
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Antonyms for defy:
accept
acquiesce with
advance
advocate
agree
agree with
aid
allow
approve
assist
back
believe
bow to
capitulate to
comply
compromise
cultivate
declare a truce with
defend
delight
disallow
dodge
embrace
encourage
espouse
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