Associations to the word «Defy»
Noun
- Pride
- Upside
- Decree
- Devil
- Warning
- Conqueror
- Adversary
- Rebel
- Order
- Cornice
- Outlaw
- Indignation
- Drow
- Prohibition
- Bowler
- Alia
- Thunderbolt
- Creed
- Notion
- Opinion
- Belief
- Dictate
- Puritan
- Pursuer
- Christendom
- Death
- Traitor
- Resolve
- Rage
- Spacer
- Threat
- Rebellion
- Revolutionary
- Instinct
- Revolt
- Ordering
- Legion
- Caste
- Richelieu
- Allegiance
- Demonstration
- Wish
- Antony
- Analysis
- Prejudice
- Protest
- Yoke
- Wisdom
- Scruple
- Commandment
- Gender
- Ruling
Adjective
Verb
Adverb
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
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a
kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the
smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to
turn a life around.