The problem defies solution.
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Defies
Synonyms for "defies" (164 found)
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hold outhold upignoreinfringeknock the chockslay beforelevy war onmake bold tomake war onmeetmeet squarelymocknonplusnot conformnot heednot keepnot listennot mindnot observeopen hostilities
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Sample sentences
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He defies the present government which is no less oppressive than its predecessor.
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Maxwell's Demon defies the laws of thermodynamics.
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That defies any description.
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