Associations to the word «Defy»
Noun
- Gravity
- Odds
- Stereotype
- Expectation
- Comprehension
- Defiance
- Ban
- Stunt
- Taboo
- Edict
- Disobedience
- Dare
- Ingenuity
- Logic
- Ajax
- Malice
- Prediction
- Fiend
- Decency
- Tyrant
- Overlord
- Boycott
- Norm
- Protester
- Ultimatum
- Prometheus
- Genre
- Injunction
- Courage
- Explanation
- Contempt
- Nazis
- Convention
- Foe
- Segregation
- Physic
- Authority
- Directive
- Wrath
- Whip
- Flying
- Valour
- Quaker
- Willingness
- Propriety
- Peril
- Insisting
- Buddhist
- Sulla
- Fate
- Executioner
- Spit
- Scorn
- Disregard
- Manhood
- Chivalry
- Imagination
- Zeta
- Vitality
Adjective
Wiktionary
DEFY, noun. (obsolete) A challenge.
DEFY, verb. To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
DEFY, verb. To challenge (someone) to do something difficult.
DEFY, verb. To refuse to obey.
DEFY, verb. To not conform to or follow a pattern or certain set of rules.
Dictionary definition
DEFY, 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, verb. Elude, especially in a baffling way; "This behavior defies explanation".
DEFY, verb. Challenge; "I dare you!".
Wise words
Every once in a while, you let a word or phrase out and you
want to catch it and bring it back. You can't do that. It's
gone, gone forever.