corroborate vs fly in the face of

corroborate

verb
  • To confirm or support something with additional evidence; to attest or vouch for. 

  • To make strong; to strengthen. 

fly in the face of

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

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