Go up against (4 letters)

{ Answer }

DEFY

{ Related Clues }

Beard
Brave
Buck
Challenge
Flout
Resist
Boldly resist
Go against
Oppose openly
Stand up to
Chip-on-the-shoulder word
Stare down, say
Throw down the glove
Thumb one's nose at
Go against, as someone's will

{ Tags }

against, boldly, brave, challenge, defy, down, flout, glove, go, nose, ones, resist, say, someones, stand, stare, throw, thumb, up, will, word

{ Notes }

The answer DEFY is uncommon, appearing about once every 575 puzzles.

{ Definition }

DEFY as a verb:

1. (defy, withstand, hold, hold up) = resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"

2. (defy, resist, refuse) = elude, especially in a baffling way; "This behavior defies explanation"

3. (defy, dare) = challenge; "I dare you!"