Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
defies
verb
/dɪˈfaɪz/
Definition
To openly resist or refuse to obey.
Examples
- She defies the rules by challenging the school’s dress code.
- The climber defies gravity as he scales the steep cliff.
- He defies all odds to succeed in his career.
Meaning
Defies means to challenge authority or turn against expectations, showing boldness in the face of opposition.
Synonyms
- Challenges
- Resists
- Opposes
- Contradicts
- Disobeys
