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DEFYING Antonyms

There are 11 antonyms of the word defying. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For DEFYING

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conforming
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion)

yielding
adjectiveadj
noun

• a verbal act of admitting defeat

• the act of conceding or yielding

adjective satellite

• inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

• lacking stiffness and giving way to pressure

• tending to give in or surrender or agree

acquiescing
verbv
verb

• to agree or express agreement

complying
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

heeding
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

verb

• pay close attention to; give heed to

obeying
verbv
verb

• be obedient to

respecting
verbv
noun

• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

• a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

• behavior intended to please your parents

• a feeling of friendship and esteem

• courteous regard for people's feelings

verb

• regard highly; think much of

• show respect towards

submitting
verb, nounv, n
verb

• refer for judgment or consideration

• put before

• yield to the control of another

• hand over formally

• refer to another person for decision or judgment

• yield to another's wish or opinion

• accept or undergo, often unwillingly

• make an application as for a job or funding

• make over as a return

• accept as inevitable

succumbing
verbv
verb

• consent reluctantly

• be fatally overwhelmed

surrendering
verbv
noun

• acceptance of despair

• a verbal act of admitting defeat

• the delivery of a principal into lawful custody

• the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)

verb

• give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

• relinquish possession or control over

lend oneself
verb

• be applicable to; as to an analysis

Alternatives for CONFORMING

Alternatives for YIELDING

Alternatives for ACQUIESCING

Alternatives for COMPLYING

Alternatives for HEEDING

Alternatives for OBEYING

Alternatives for RESPECTING

Alternatives for SUBMITTING

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