DEFIES Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word defies. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word defies. (close relations)

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Best Alternative Words for DEFIES


Rank	Word	Save?	More Syns..	Usage	Type
1	challenges				nounn
2	confronts				verbv
3	counters				verb, nounv, n
4	fights				verbv
5	frustrates				verbv
6	hinders				verbv
7	impedes				verbv
8	obstructs				verbv
9	opposes				verbv
10	rebuffs				verbv
11	resists				verbv
12	thwarts				verbv
13	withstands				verbv
14	dare				verb, nounv, n
15	hold				verb, nounv, n
16	refuse				verbv
17	resist				verbv
18	withstand				verbv
19	hold up				verb, nounv, n

Best Hypernyms For DEFIES

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

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