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

   defiant, challenges, defy

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1. Michael Osterholm:

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

2. Martin Sullivan:

   That defies common sense, but it does not defy the Martin Sullivan tax code.

3. Chuck Schumer:

   This argument has been roundly debunked from constitutional scholars from the left, right and center, it defies precedent, historic practice and basic common sense. It makes no sense whatsoever that a president or any official could commit a heinous crime against our country and then defeat Congress' impeachment powers by simply resigning.

4. Nick LaLota:

   Antisemitism in any form is vile, unacceptable, and I condemn it in the strongest way possible. New York students should be learning and tested on real history, not ideological revisions. I urge Governor Hochul and Commissioner Rosa to act in the best interest of our students, it defies comprehension how such a blatant antisemitic question passed through the layers of approval process in our state’s education system, but unfortunately, it’s a reflection of the far-left anti-Israel ideology that is permeating our government.

5. Ras Baraka:

   On behalf of the people of Newark, I would like to express my sincere condolences to Sharif Malik Amenhotep, on the tragic loss of his beautiful and intelligent black daughter, Sanaa Amenhotep, who was kidnapped and murdered in South Carolina, no parent should ever have to bury their child. It is an inexplicable loss that defies imagination.