Definition of Defy
Defy
de·fy
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to openly refuse to obey rules, laws, or order, to openly resist authority;
e.g. The members of this group tend to defy government policies.
(verb)
to refuse to conform to something, to resist attempts of something, or to make the thing seem impossible;
e.g. Many of the decisions she makes seem to defy all reason and good sense.
(verb)
to dare or challenge someone to do something or to prove something, especially something considered difficult or impossible to do/prove;
e.g. If you are criticizing my efforts, I defy you to do a better job.
(verb)
in old usage, to challenge someone to combat;
e.g. I shall defy him to duel, and then we will see who is the stronger man.
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