DEFY Synonyms
There are 24 synonyms of the word
defy.
(exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word defy. (close relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word defy. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEFY
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | refuse | verbv | ||||
| 2 | resist | verbv | ||||
| 3 | withstand | verbv | ||||
| 4 | buck | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 5 | challenge | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 6 | confront | verbv | ||||
| 7 | contest | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 8 | contravene | verbv | ||||
| 9 | counter | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 10 | deny | verbv | ||||
| 11 | disobey | verbv | ||||
| 12 | disregard | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 13 | flout | verbv | ||||
| 14 | oppose | verbv | ||||
| 15 | question | nounn | ||||
| 16 | rebel | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 17 | reject | verbv | ||||
| 18 | repudiate | verbv | ||||
| 19 | spurn | verbv | ||||
| 20 | thwart | verbv | ||||
