defied; defying
Definition of defy
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to confront with assured power of resistance : disregard
defy public opinion in trouble for defying a court order
2
: to resist attempts at : withstand
the paintings defy classification a decision that defies all logic
3
: to challenge to do something considered impossible : dare
defied us to name a better movie
4
archaic
: to challenge to combat
defy
noun
plural defies
Definition of defy (Entry 2 of 2)
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