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defy
WIKTIONARY
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.