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
Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable
fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those
symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated
by the inaudible language of the heart.