confirm vs fly in the face of

confirm

verb
  • To administer the sacrament of confirmation on (someone). 

  • To assure the accuracy of previous statements. 

  • To strengthen; to make firm or resolute. 

fly in the face of

verb
  • To act in a manner highly contrary to; to counteract or contradict. 

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