Search Result:defy
KK Pronunciation
〔 dIˋfaI 〕
Pronunciation
〔 diˊfai 〕
Overview of verb defy
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!")