Looking for the meaning or definition of the word defy? That's all it means.
to challenge, or test a person or idea
defy, withstand, hold, hold up(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, resist, refuse(verb)elude, especially in a baffling way
"This behavior defies explanation"
defy, dare(verb)challenge
"I dare you!"
to go against the commands, prohibitions, or rules ofin those days a woman was brave if she defied fashion and wore white after Labor Day
to invite (someone) to take part in a contest or to perform a featafter missing the target, she defied her boyfriend to do better
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or couragea rescue team willing to defy the raging storm
to refuse to give in toa bicyclist who regularly defies illness and infirmity in order to compete in races
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