openly defy

Frequency: 7.08.5 per million words

to challenge or resist in a public and unconcealed way

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Examples (20)

  • Journalists were openly defying the authorities.
  • The protesters openly defied the government's ban on public gatherings.
  • The students decided to openly defy the new dress code.
  • She chose to openly defy her parents' strict rules by pursuing her passion.
  • He openly defied the court's order by speaking to the press.
  • The small nation decided to openly defy the powerful empire's demands.
  • The artist's latest work seems to openly defy traditional conventions.
  • By refusing to cooperate, he openly defied the court's order.
  • Several employees began to openly defy the controversial new company policy.
  • They were praised for their courage to openly defy injustice.
  • You cannot just openly defy the law and expect no consequences.
  • Even facing severe consequences, he continued to openly defy the oppressive regime.
  • She has openly defied her critics by continuing her research.
  • The students openly defy the new dress code by wearing their usual clothes.
  • To openly defy a direct command from a superior is a risky move.
  • History is full of figures who openly defied societal norms.
  • The citizens started to openly defy the curfew imposed by the military.
  • He would openly defy anyone who questioned his authority.
  • If they continue to openly defy the sanctions, there will be severe repercussions.
  • The company will openly defy the new regulations, believing them to be unjust.