FLY IN THE TEETH OF Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase fly in the teeth of. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the phrase fly in the teeth of. (close relations)

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	challenge				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a demanding or stimulating situation • a call to engage in a contest or fight • questioning a statement and demanding an explanation • a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror • a demand by a sentry for a password or identification verb • take exception to • issue a challenge to • ask for identification • raise a formal objection in a court of law
	contradict				verbv
	verb • be in contradiction with • deny the truth of • be resistant to • prove negative; show to be false
	contravene				verbv
	verb • go against, as of rules and laws • deny the truth of
	defy				verbv
	verb • resist or confront with resistance • elude, especially in a baffling way • challenge
	oppose				verbv
	verb • be against; express opposition to • fight against or resist strongly • contrast with equal weight or force • set into opposition or rivalry • act against or in opposition to • be resistant to
	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
	go against				verbv
	verb • fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns • act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises • resist
	fly in the face of				verbv
	verb • go against

Best Hypernyms For FLY IN THE TEETH OF

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fly in the teeth of, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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