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Fly in the face of
verb
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Definitions
1.
verb
To act in a manner highly contrary to; to counteract or contradict.
"The new design is very edgy and certainly flies in the face of tradition."
Synonyms
contradict
counteract
go against
countermand
contrary
cross
counter
run counter
contravene
fight
defy
pit against
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