Synonyms for defies
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1. List of paraphrases for "defies":

   defiant, challenges, defy

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1. Mike Osterholm:

   This thing's not going to stop until it infects 60 to 70 percent of people, the idea that this is going to be done soon defies microbiology.

2. Jeff Sessions:

   I continue to urge all jurisdictions under review to reconsider policies that place the safety of their communities and their residents at risk, protecting criminal aliens from federal immigration authorities defies common sense and undermines the rule of law.

3. John Wittman:

   Spreading conspiracy theories that the murder was staged simply defies reality ; it is irresponsible, and unbecoming of anyone who holds a position in the Texas GOP.

4. Brigitte Gabriel:

   The SPLC has perfected the art of smearing their opponents in a way that defies all sense of logic and objectivity, not only are those they often target not actually hateful, but often, actually fighting against hatred and standing for true human rights.

5. Jeff Sessions:

   Protecting criminal aliens from federal immigration authorities defies common sense and undermines the rule of law.