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Meaning of
defy
in English
defy
uk
//dɪˈfʌɪ//
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Past Tense
defied
Participle Verb
defying
Third Person Singular
defies
Definitions
Verb
to
refuse
obedience
or
compliance
The
employee
will
defy
the
new
policy
if
it's
unfair
.
to
boldly
challenge
or
brave
opposition
The
activist
defied
the
authorities
by
organizing
a
protest
.
to
violate
norms
or
conventions
;
disregard
expectations
The
artist's
unconventional
style
defied
traditional
notions
of
beauty
.