DEFY as VERB

1. Meaning
   • challenge
   Synonym(s)
   • dare (what does dare mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • I dare you!
   Hypernyms(s) defy is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • challenge (what does challenge mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • brazen (what does brazen mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • dare (what does dare mean?)
   • daring (what does daring mean?)
   • dare (what does dare mean?)
   • daring (what does daring mean?)
   • defiance (what does defiance mean?)
2. Meaning
   • resist or confront with resistance
   Synonym(s)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • hold up (what does hold up mean?)
   • withstand (what does withstand mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The politician defied public opinion
   • The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
   • The bridge held
   Hypernyms(s) defy is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • resist (what does resist mean?)
   • hold out (what does hold out mean?)
   • withstand (what does withstand mean?)
   • stand firm (what does stand firm mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • weather (what does weather mean?)
   • endure (what does endure mean?)
   • brave (what does brave mean?)
   • brave out (what does brave out mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • withstander (what does withstander mean?)
3. Meaning
   • elude, especially in a baffling way
   Synonym(s)
   • refuse (what does refuse mean?)
   • resist (what does resist mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • This behavior defies explanation
   Hypernyms(s) defy is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • elude (what does elude mean?)
   • escape (what does escape mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • lend oneself (what does lend oneself mean?)
   • apply (what does apply mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • beggar (what does beggar mean?)