Associations to the word «Defy»
Noun
- Scrutiny
- Prowess
- Censure
- Summons
- Assault
- Tenet
- Feat
- Oppression
- Curse
- Tempest
- Censorship
- Arrogance
- Classification
- Comer
- Punishment
- Naught
- Anybody
- Might
- Conformity
- Vigour
- Intolerance
- Zeus
- Sovereign
- Pretext
- Disdain
- Upbringing
- Vengeance
- Despair
- Description
- Resist
- Law
- Hitler
- Stronghold
- Wretch
- Arousal
- Inquisition
- Satan
- Rampart
- Attempt
- Impossibility
- Anyone
- Fury
- Damsel
- Coolness
- Dyer
- Nadir
- Robber
- Insult
- Demonstrator
- Abolitionist
- Leap
- Darius
- Effort
- Restriction
- Imagery
Adjective
Verb
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
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