defy

verb

How many syllables in defy?

There are 2 syllables in the word defy.

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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:

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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