Defy Common

Defy has 5 different meanings across 1 category:

Definitions

Noun

A challenge.

"She decided to defy the odds and launch her own business despite having no experience or funding."

Verb

resist or confront with resistance

"The politician defied public opinion"

"The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"

"The bridge held"

defy withstand hold hold up

elude, especially in a baffling way

"This behavior defies explanation"

defy resist refuse

challenge

"I dare you!"

defy dare

To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).

"She decided to defy the heavy rain and run outside without an umbrella."

Example Sentences

"The politician defied public opinion" verb

"The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear" verb

"The bridge held" verb

"This behavior defies explanation" verb

"I dare you!" verb