defy

verb4 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.9

to challenge or resist in a public and unconcealed way

continue to defy7.2

to persist in challenging or resisting over time

be willing to defy6.8

to show readiness to confront or challenge

be prepared to defy6.5

to be ready and able to confront or challenge

Collocations with "defy"

... + defy

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