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defy

/dɪˈfaɪ/verb2 syllables

Defy means: resist or confront with resistance.

Synonyms for defy6

verb, as in resist or confront with resistance

withstand, hold, hold up

verb, as in elude, especially in a baffling way

resist, refuse

verb, as in challenge

dare

Opposites of defy

lend oneself

What does defy mean?3

verb

1

resist or confront with resistance“The politician defied public opinion”

2

elude, especially in a baffling way“This behavior defies explanation”

3

challenge“I dare you!”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with defy?60

three syllables

fbi
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All 60 rhymes for defy, grouped by syllable

Defy in a sentence

  • Don't defy their orders, just limit yourself to obeying them.marcelostockle
  • We defy our foes, for our passion makes us strong!AlanF_US
  • Don't you dare defy me, or else you will die.Ooneykcall
  • I'm a constant source of pleasant surprises, always exceeding expectations and defying stereotypes.Nuel
  • You're foolish to think you can defy me.CM
  • I defy you to tell the genuine article from the fake.patgfisher
  • He promises to enchant every one who dares defy his power.Cangarejo
  • Always strive to defy your enemy's expectations and catch them off guard.Amastan

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Forms of defy

as a verb

past tense
defied
present participle
defying
third-person singular
defies
past participle
defied