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    defy
    /dɪˈfʌɪ/

    verb

    • 1. openly resist or refuse to obey: "a woman who defies convention" Similar resistwithstandtake a stand againsthold out againstOpposite surrender
    • 2. appear to be challenging (someone) to do or prove something: "he glowered at her, defying her to mock him" Similar challengedarethrow down the gauntlet

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEFY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Defy means to refuse to obey or to do something in the usual or expected way. It can also mean to be extreme or very strange and therefore impossible to believe, describe, or explain. See more meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and examples of defy.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › defyDefy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb and noun defy, which means to challenge, resist, or disobey something or someone. Find out how to use defy in a sentence and explore related phrases and entries.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDEFY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Defy means to refuse to obey or to do something in the usual or expected way. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms, antonyms, and related words.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › defyDefy - definition of defy by The Free Dictionary

    Defy means to resist, oppose, or challenge something or someone with boldness and assurance. It can also mean to be beyond the scope or explanation of something. See synonyms, usage, and translations of defy.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › defyDEFY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Defy means to challenge the power of, resist boldly or openly, or offer effective resistance to something. It can also mean to challenge someone to do something deemed impossible or to invite to do battle. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEFY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Defy means to resist, challenge, or oppose someone or something, or to be so strange or extreme that it is hard to explain. Learn how to use defy in different contexts, with synonyms, pronunciation, and grammar tips.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondefy verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Defy means to refuse to obey or show respect for somebody or something in authority, a law, a rule, etc. It can also mean to be impossible or almost impossible to believe, explain, describe, etc. See how to use defy in different contexts and idioms.

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