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AH020387 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Deny and defy

Would you say deny is more passive and defy is more active?
  

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Hi, I wouldn't describe either as passive. I'd say 'defy' seems like a stronger action. Clive

  • Hi, I wouldn't describe either as passive.
  • I'd say 'defy' seems like a stronger action.
  • Clive
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Hi,



I wouldn't describe either as passive.

I'd say 'defy' seems like a stronger action.



Clive

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