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Antonyms for fly in face of


Grammar : Verb
Spell : flahy
Phonetic Transcription : flaɪ



Definition of fly in face of

Origin :
  • slang, "clever, alert, wide awake," late 18c., perhaps from fly (n.) on the notion of the insect being hard to catch. Other theories, however, trace it to fledge or flash. Slang use in 1990s might be a revival or a reinvention.
  • As in negate : verb contradict, countermand
  • As in oppose : verb fight, obstruct
  • As in repudiate : verb reject; turn one's back on
  • As in withstand : verb endure, bear
  • As in brave : verb endure bad situation
  • As in challenge : verb dispute, question
  • As in contend : verb argue
  • As in contradict : verb be at variance with
  • As in counter : verb answer, respond in retaliation
  • As in defy : verb challenge, frustrate
  • As in disobey : verb disregard rules; refuse to conform
  • As in dissent : verb disagree
  • As in face : verb come up against a situation

Synonyms for fly in face of

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