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defy

Noun

∙ A challenge. obsolete

Verb

∙ To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
∙ To challenge (someone) to do something difficult or impossible.
∙ To refuse to obey.
∙ To not conform to or follow a pattern or certain set of rules.

BABYLON ENGLISH
defy v.
oppose, resist; challenge

HENGLISH - ADVANCED VERSION
defy
defy
\de*fy"\ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. defied (?); p. pr. & vb. n. defying.] [f. défier, of. deffier, desfier, ll. disfidare to disown faith or fidelity, to dissolve the bond of allegiance, as between the vassal and his lord; hence, to challenge, defy; fr. l. dis- + fides faith. see faith, and cf. diffident, affiance.]
1. to renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce. [obs.] i defy the surety and the bond. for thee i have defied my constant mistress. & fl.
2. to provoke to combat or strife; to call out to combat; to challenge; to dare; to brave; to set at defiance; to treat with contempt; as, to defy an enemy; to defy the power of a magistrate; to defy the arguments of an opponent; to defy public opinion. i once again defy thee to the trial of mortal fight. i defy the enemies of our constitution to show the contrary.
defy
\de*fy"\ (?), n. a challenge. [obs.]
defy
v
1. resist or confront with resistance; "the politician defied public opinion"; "the new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "the bridge held" [syn: withstand, hold, hold up]

2. elude, esp. in a baffling way; "this behavior defies explanation" [syn: resist, refuse]
[ant: lend oneself]

3. challenge: "i dare you!" [syn: dare]

WORDNET 2.0
defy
Verb
1. resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"
(synonym) withstand, hold, hold up
(hypernym) resist, hold out, withstand, stand firm
(hyponym) weather, endure, brave, brave out
2. elude, especially in a baffling way; "This behavior defies explanation"
(synonym) resist, refuse
(antonym) lend oneself, apply
(hypernym) elude, escape
(hyponym) beggar
3. challenge; "I dare you!"
(synonym) dare
(hypernym) challenge
(hyponym) brazen
(derivation) defiance

ENGLISH WIKIPEDIA - THE FREE ENCYCLOPEDIA
Defy
To defy means to challenge or combat.
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WIKTIONARY - Yabla

defy

Noun

∙ A challenge. obsolete

Verb

∙ To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
∙ To challenge (someone) to do something difficult or impossible.
∙ To refuse to obey.
∙ To not conform to or follow a pattern or certain set of rules.

BABYLON ENGLISH
defy v.
oppose, resist; challenge

HENGLISH - ADVANCED VERSION
defy
defy
\de*fy"\ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. defied (?); p. pr. & vb. n. defying.] [f. défier, of. deffier, desfier, ll. disfidare to disown faith or fidelity, to dissolve the bond of allegiance, as between the vassal and his lord; hence, to challenge, defy; fr. l. dis- + fides faith. see faith, and cf. diffident, affiance.]
1. to renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce. [obs.] i defy the surety and the bond. for thee i have defied my constant mistress. & fl.
2. to provoke to combat or strife; to call out to combat; to challenge; to dare; to brave; to set at defiance; to treat with contempt; as, to defy an enemy; to defy the power of a magistrate; to defy the arguments of an opponent; to defy public opinion. i once again defy thee to the trial of mortal fight. i defy the enemies of our constitution to show the contrary.
defy
\de*fy"\ (?), n. a challenge. [obs.]
defy
v
1. resist or confront with resistance; "the politician defied public opinion"; "the new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "the bridge held" [syn: withstand, hold, hold up]

2. elude, esp. in a baffling way; "this behavior defies explanation" [syn: resist, refuse]
[ant: lend oneself]

3. challenge: "i dare you!" [syn: dare]

WORDNET 2.0
defy
Verb
1. resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"
(synonym) withstand, hold, hold up
(hypernym) resist, hold out, withstand, stand firm
(hyponym) weather, endure, brave, brave out
2. elude, especially in a baffling way; "This behavior defies explanation"
(synonym) resist, refuse
(antonym) lend oneself, apply
(hypernym) elude, escape
(hyponym) beggar
3. challenge; "I dare you!"
(synonym) dare
(hypernym) challenge
(hyponym) brazen
(derivation) defiance

ENGLISH WIKIPEDIA - THE FREE ENCYCLOPEDIA
Defy
To defy means to challenge or combat.
See more at Wikipedia.org...

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