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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