defy

Meaning

to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something

To openly resist or refuse to obey.

Example Sentences

The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.

The protesters chose to defy the government's orders.

Example Expressions

defy the odds

Synonyms

resist, oppose, challenge, disobey, confront

Entry 1

resist, oppose, challenge, disobey

Entry 2

resist, oppose, confront, challenge

Antonyms

obey, comply, submit, surrender, yield

Entry 1

obey, comply, submit, surrender

Entry 2

obey, submit, yield

Collocations

defy authority, defy orders, defy expectations, defy gravity, defy logic

Entry 1

defy authority, defy orders, defy expectations, defy gravity, defy logic

Entry 2

defy authority, defy expectations, defy gravity