DEFYING Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word defying. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEFYING
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| dare | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy verb • take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission • to be courageous enough to try or do something • challenge | ||||||||
| hold | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of grasping • understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something • power by which something or someone is affected or dominated • time during which some action is awaited • a state of being confined (usually for a short time) • a stronghold • a cell in a jail or prison • the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it • the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo verb • cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity • have or hold in one's hands or grip • organize or be responsible for • have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense • keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view • maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) • to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement • secure and keep for possible future use or application • have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • contain or hold; have within • have room for; hold without crowding • remain in a certain state, position, or condition • support or hold in a certain manner • be valid, applicable, or true • assert or affirm • have as a major characteristic • be capable of holding or containing • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance • protect against a challenge or attack • bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted • hold the attention of • remain committed to • resist or confront with resistance • be pertinent or relevant or applicable • stop dealing with • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • keep from departing • take and maintain control over, often by violent means • cause to come to an abrupt stop • cover as for protection against noise or smell • drink alcohol without showing ill effects • aim, point, or direct • declare to be • be in accord; be in agreement • keep from exhaling or expelling | ||||||||
| refuse | verbv | |||||||
noun • food that is discarded (as from a kitchen) verb • show unwillingness towards • not accept as true • elude, especially in a baffling way • refuse to let have • resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ • refuse entrance or membership | ||||||||
| resist | verbv | |||||||
verb • elude, especially in a baffling way • stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something • express opposition through action or words • withstand the force of something • resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ • refuse to comply | ||||||||
| withstand | verbv | |||||||
verb • resist or confront with resistance • stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something | ||||||||
| hold up | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration • cause to be slowed down or delayed • rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat • continue to live and avoid dying • resist or confront with resistance • resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc. | ||||||||
