Definition Definition

defy - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'defy' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Defy [ n.]
- A challenge.
2 . Defy [ v. t.]
- To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
- To provoke to combat or strife; to call out to combat; to challenge; to dare; to brave; to set at defiance; to treat with contempt; as, to defy an enemy; to defy the power of a magistrate; to defy the arguments of an opponent; to defy public opinion.

Meaning of 'defy' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . defy [ v]
Meaning (1):
- challenge
Example in sentence:
  • I dare you!
Meaning (2):
- resist or confront with resistance
Example in sentence:
  • The bridge held;
  • The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear;
  • The politician defied public opinion
Meaning (3):
- elude, especially in a baffling way
Example in sentence:
  • This behavior defies explanation

Nearby Words:

deface defaced defacement defacer defacing defail defailance defailure defalcate defalcated

See 'defy' also in:

Dictionary.com Google Translator Wikipedia.com Merriam Webster

Categories

Browse Dictionary