defy - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for defy ?

Here are the synonyms for defy , a list of similar words for defy from our thesaurus that you can use

Verb

challenge

Synonyms

• dare
• defy

More generic

• challenge

More specific

• brazen

Verb

resist or confront with resistance

Synonyms

• defy
• hold
• hold up
• withstand

More generic

• hold out
• resist
• stand firm
• withstand

More specific

• brave
• brave out
• endure
• weather

Verb

elude, especially in a baffling way

Synonyms

• defy
• refuse
• resist

More generic

• elude
• escape

Opposite / Antonyms

• lend oneself

More specific

• beggar

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