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refuse vs defy

defy vs refuse

refuse is a noun but defy is not a noun.

refuse and defy both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
refuse Yes No Yes No
defy No No Yes No
As verbs, refuse and defy are synonyms defined as:
  • refuse and defy: elude, especially in a baffling way
Other synonyms of refuse include resist.
refuse (noun) defy (noun)
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
refuse (verb) defy (verb)
show unwillingness towards challenge
not accept as true resist or confront with resistance
refuse to let have elude, especially in a baffling way
refuse entrance or membership
elude, especially in a baffling way
resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ
Difference between refuse and defy

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