Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
defied
verb
/dɪˈfaɪd/
Definition
To openly resist or refuse to obey something or someone.
Examples
- The student defied the school’s dress code by wearing jeans instead of a uniform.
- She defied the odds and succeeded against all expectations.
- He defied his parents’ wishes by pursuing a career in art.
Meaning
When someone defies a rule, order, or authority, they are challenging it boldly and refusing to comply.
Synonyms
- resisted
- opposed
- challenged
- disobeyed
