defy Synonyms

withstand resist dare hold up hold refuse recalcitrate fail to observe repel scorn rebelling rebel problematize overstep outstare outlast outface outdare oppose obstruct stand teaseling thwart object to stand up to face down disagree with fly in the face of go against stonewall face up casus belli duelling ask for trouble come through call out weather violate transgress nonconcur neglect mock defiance cross counterwork contravene contradict contest confront combat