fly in the face of vs verify

fly in the face of

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

verify

verb
  • To substantiate or prove the truth of something. 

  • To affirm something formally, under oath. 

  • To confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something. 

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