FLY IN THE FACE OF Synonyms
There are 13 synonyms of the phrase
fly in the face of.
(exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase fly in the face of. (close relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase fly in the face of. (close relations)
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Definition of FLY IN THE FACE OF
Definition of FLY IN THE FACE OF
Best Alternative Words for FLY IN THE FACE OF
Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
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1 | buck | verb, nounv, n | ||||
2 | challenge | verb, nounv, n | ||||
3 | confront | verbv | ||||
4 | contradict | verbv | ||||
5 | defy | verbv | ||||
6 | disregard | verb, nounv, n | ||||
7 | flout | verbv | ||||
8 | ignore | verbv | ||||
9 | oppose | verbv | ||||
10 | resist | verbv | ||||
11 | violate | verbv | ||||
12 | go against | verbv | ||||
13 | fly in the teeth of |
Best Hypernyms For FLY IN THE FACE OF
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
fly in the face of, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
break
challenge
contradict
oppose
violate
Phrases (1)
go againstAlternatives for BUCK
Words (32)
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dollar billgo againstlong horseone dollar billpearl buckpearl s. buckpearl sydenstricker buckvaulting horse