Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
defy
verb
/dɪˈfaɪ/
Definition
To openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something.
Examples
- She chose to defy her parents’ wishes and pursue her own dreams.
- Many athletes defy the odds to achieve greatness.
- The protestors defied the curfew set by the government.
Meaning
Defy means to challenge authority or a norm, acting against expected behavior.
Synonyms
- challenge
- resist
- oppose
- confront
- disobey
