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defy   (TTS Sound)

The verb defy has 3 senses

• defy, withstand, hold, hold up -- (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 -- (elude, especially in a baffling way; "This behavior defies explanation")


• defy, dare -- (challenge; "I dare you!")