Defy
/dɪˈfaɪ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Defy
noun
- A challenge.
verb
- To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).
"to defy an enemy; to defy the power of a magistrate; to defy the arguments of an opponent; to defy public opinion"
- To refuse to obey.
"If you defy your teacher you may end up in detention."
- To not conform to or follow a pattern, set of rules or expectations.
- To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.