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14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
History and Etymology
Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action
definition
noun

Synonyms

de​fy
verb
de·​fy
di-ˈfī dē-
de​fied; de​fy​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to confront with assured power of resistance disregard //defy public opinion //in trouble for defying a court order
  • to resist attempts at withstand //the paintings defy classification //a decision that defies all logic
  • to challenge to do something considered impossible dare //defied us to name a better movie
  • archaic to challenge to combat
noun
de·​fy
di-ˈfī ˈdē-ˌfī
plural de​fies

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • challenge, defiance //… observers took this to be a form of defy … — Jack Alexander
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
disobey mock rebel (against)
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with) conform (to) follow mind obey
Examples
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
History and Etymology
Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action
definition
noun

Synonyms

de​fy
verb
de·​fy
di-ˈfī dē-
de​fied; de​fy​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to confront with assured power of resistance disregard //defy public opinion //in trouble for defying a court order
  • to resist attempts at withstand //the paintings defy classification //a decision that defies all logic
  • to challenge to do something considered impossible dare //defied us to name a better movie
  • archaic to challenge to combat
noun
de·​fy
di-ˈfī ˈdē-ˌfī
plural de​fies

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • challenge, defiance //… observers took this to be a form of defy … — Jack Alexander
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
disobey mock rebel (against)
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with) conform (to) follow mind obey
Examples
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
History and Etymology
Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action
definition
noun

Synonyms

de​fy
verb
de·​fy
di-ˈfī dē-
de​fied; de​fy​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to confront with assured power of resistance disregard //defy public opinion //in trouble for defying a court order
  • to resist attempts at withstand //the paintings defy classification //a decision that defies all logic
  • to challenge to do something considered impossible dare //defied us to name a better movie
  • archaic to challenge to combat
noun
de·​fy
di-ˈfī ˈdē-ˌfī
plural de​fies

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • challenge, defiance //… observers took this to be a form of defy … — Jack Alexander
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
disobey mock rebel (against)
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with) conform (to) follow mind obey
Examples
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
History and Etymology
Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action
definition
noun

Synonyms

de​fy
verb
de·​fy
di-ˈfī dē-
de​fied; de​fy​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to confront with assured power of resistance disregard //defy public opinion //in trouble for defying a court order
  • to resist attempts at withstand //the paintings defy classification //a decision that defies all logic
  • to challenge to do something considered impossible dare //defied us to name a better movie
  • archaic to challenge to combat
noun
de·​fy
di-ˈfī ˈdē-ˌfī
plural de​fies

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • challenge, defiance //… observers took this to be a form of defy … — Jack Alexander
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
disobey mock rebel (against)
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with) conform (to) follow mind obey
Examples
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
History and Etymology
Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action
definition
noun

Synonyms

de​fy
verb
de·​fy
di-ˈfī dē-
de​fied; de​fy​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to confront with assured power of resistance disregard //defy public opinion //in trouble for defying a court order
  • to resist attempts at withstand //the paintings defy classification //a decision that defies all logic
  • to challenge to do something considered impossible dare //defied us to name a better movie
  • archaic to challenge to combat
noun
de·​fy
di-ˈfī ˈdē-ˌfī
plural de​fies

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • challenge, defiance //… observers took this to be a form of defy … — Jack Alexander
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
disobey mock rebel (against)
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with) conform (to) follow mind obey
Examples
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
History and Etymology
Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action
definition
noun

Synonyms

de​fy
verb
de·​fy
di-ˈfī dē-
de​fied; de​fy​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to confront with assured power of resistance disregard //defy public opinion //in trouble for defying a court order
  • to resist attempts at withstand //the paintings defy classification //a decision that defies all logic
  • to challenge to do something considered impossible dare //defied us to name a better movie
  • archaic to challenge to combat
noun
de·​fy
di-ˈfī ˈdē-ˌfī
plural de​fies

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • challenge, defiance //… observers took this to be a form of defy … — Jack Alexander
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
disobey mock rebel (against)
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with) conform (to) follow mind obey
Examples
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
History and Etymology
Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action
definition
noun

Synonyms

de​fy
verb
de·​fy
di-ˈfī dē-
de​fied; de​fy​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to confront with assured power of resistance disregard //defy public opinion //in trouble for defying a court order
  • to resist attempts at withstand //the paintings defy classification //a decision that defies all logic
  • to challenge to do something considered impossible dare //defied us to name a better movie
  • archaic to challenge to combat
noun
de·​fy
di-ˈfī ˈdē-ˌfī
plural de​fies

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • challenge, defiance //… observers took this to be a form of defy … — Jack Alexander
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
disobey mock rebel (against)
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with) conform (to) follow mind obey
Examples
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
History and Etymology
Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action
definition
noun

Synonyms

de​fy
verb
de·​fy
di-ˈfī dē-
de​fied; de​fy​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to confront with assured power of resistance disregard //defy public opinion //in trouble for defying a court order
  • to resist attempts at withstand //the paintings defy classification //a decision that defies all logic
  • to challenge to do something considered impossible dare //defied us to name a better movie
  • archaic to challenge to combat
noun
de·​fy
di-ˈfī ˈdē-ˌfī
plural de​fies

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • challenge, defiance //… observers took this to be a form of defy … — Jack Alexander
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
disobey mock rebel (against)
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with) conform (to) follow mind obey
Examples
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
History and Etymology
Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action
definition
noun

Synonyms

de​fy
verb
de·​fy
di-ˈfī dē-
de​fied; de​fy​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to confront with assured power of resistance disregard //defy public opinion //in trouble for defying a court order
  • to resist attempts at withstand //the paintings defy classification //a decision that defies all logic
  • to challenge to do something considered impossible dare //defied us to name a better movie
  • archaic to challenge to combat
noun
de·​fy
di-ˈfī ˈdē-ˌfī
plural de​fies

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • challenge, defiance //… observers took this to be a form of defy … — Jack Alexander
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
disobey mock rebel (against)
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with) conform (to) follow mind obey
Examples
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
History and Etymology
Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action
definition
noun

Synonyms

de​fy
verb
de·​fy
di-ˈfī dē-
de​fied; de​fy​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to confront with assured power of resistance disregard //defy public opinion //in trouble for defying a court order
  • to resist attempts at withstand //the paintings defy classification //a decision that defies all logic
  • to challenge to do something considered impossible dare //defied us to name a better movie
  • archaic to challenge to combat
noun
de·​fy
di-ˈfī ˈdē-ˌfī
plural de​fies

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • challenge, defiance //… observers took this to be a form of defy … — Jack Alexander
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
disobey mock rebel (against)
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with) conform (to) follow mind obey
Examples
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
History and Etymology
Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action
definition
noun

Synonyms

de​fy
verb
de·​fy
di-ˈfī dē-
de​fied; de​fy​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to confront with assured power of resistance disregard //defy public opinion //in trouble for defying a court order
  • to resist attempts at withstand //the paintings defy classification //a decision that defies all logic
  • to challenge to do something considered impossible dare //defied us to name a better movie
  • archaic to challenge to combat
noun
de·​fy
di-ˈfī ˈdē-ˌfī
plural de​fies

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • challenge, defiance //… observers took this to be a form of defy … — Jack Alexander
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
disobey mock rebel (against)
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with) conform (to) follow mind obey
Examples
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
History and Etymology
Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action
definition
noun

Synonyms

de​fy
verb
de·​fy
di-ˈfī dē-
de​fied; de​fy​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to confront with assured power of resistance disregard //defy public opinion //in trouble for defying a court order
  • to resist attempts at withstand //the paintings defy classification //a decision that defies all logic
  • to challenge to do something considered impossible dare //defied us to name a better movie
  • archaic to challenge to combat
noun
de·​fy
di-ˈfī ˈdē-ˌfī
plural de​fies

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • challenge, defiance //… observers took this to be a form of defy … — Jack Alexander
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
disobey mock rebel (against)
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with) conform (to) follow mind obey
Examples
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
History and Etymology
Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action
definition
noun

Synonyms

de​fy
verb
de·​fy
di-ˈfī dē-
de​fied; de​fy​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to confront with assured power of resistance disregard //defy public opinion //in trouble for defying a court order
  • to resist attempts at withstand //the paintings defy classification //a decision that defies all logic
  • to challenge to do something considered impossible dare //defied us to name a better movie
  • archaic to challenge to combat
noun
de·​fy
di-ˈfī ˈdē-ˌfī
plural de​fies

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • challenge, defiance //… observers took this to be a form of defy … — Jack Alexander
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
disobey mock rebel (against)
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with) conform (to) follow mind obey
Examples
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
History and Etymology
Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action
definition
noun

Synonyms

de​fy
verb
de·​fy
di-ˈfī dē-
de​fied; de​fy​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to confront with assured power of resistance disregard //defy public opinion //in trouble for defying a court order
  • to resist attempts at withstand //the paintings defy classification //a decision that defies all logic
  • to challenge to do something considered impossible dare //defied us to name a better movie
  • archaic to challenge to combat
noun
de·​fy
di-ˈfī ˈdē-ˌfī
plural de​fies

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • challenge, defiance //… observers took this to be a form of defy … — Jack Alexander
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
disobey mock rebel (against)
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with) conform (to) follow mind obey
Examples
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
History and Etymology
Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action
definition
noun

Synonyms

de​fy
verb
de·​fy
di-ˈfī dē-
de​fied; de​fy​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to confront with assured power of resistance disregard //defy public opinion //in trouble for defying a court order
  • to resist attempts at withstand //the paintings defy classification //a decision that defies all logic
  • to challenge to do something considered impossible dare //defied us to name a better movie
  • archaic to challenge to combat
noun
de·​fy
di-ˈfī ˈdē-ˌfī
plural de​fies

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • challenge, defiance //… observers took this to be a form of defy … — Jack Alexander
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
disobey mock rebel (against)
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with) conform (to) follow mind obey
Examples
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
History and Etymology
Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action
definition
noun

Synonyms

de​fy
verb
de·​fy
di-ˈfī dē-
de​fied; de​fy​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to confront with assured power of resistance disregard //defy public opinion //in trouble for defying a court order
  • to resist attempts at withstand //the paintings defy classification //a decision that defies all logic
  • to challenge to do something considered impossible dare //defied us to name a better movie
  • archaic to challenge to combat
noun
de·​fy
di-ˈfī ˈdē-ˌfī
plural de​fies

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • challenge, defiance //… observers took this to be a form of defy … — Jack Alexander
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
disobey mock rebel (against)
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with) conform (to) follow mind obey
Examples
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
History and Etymology
Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action
definition
noun

Synonyms

de​fy
verb
de·​fy
di-ˈfī dē-
de​fied; de​fy​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to confront with assured power of resistance disregard //defy public opinion //in trouble for defying a court order
  • to resist attempts at withstand //the paintings defy classification //a decision that defies all logic
  • to challenge to do something considered impossible dare //defied us to name a better movie
  • archaic to challenge to combat
noun
de·​fy
di-ˈfī ˈdē-ˌfī
plural de​fies

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • challenge, defiance //… observers took this to be a form of defy … — Jack Alexander
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
disobey mock rebel (against)
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with) conform (to) follow mind obey
Examples
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
History and Etymology
Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action
definition
noun

Synonyms

de​fy
verb
de·​fy
di-ˈfī dē-
de​fied; de​fy​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to confront with assured power of resistance disregard //defy public opinion //in trouble for defying a court order
  • to resist attempts at withstand //the paintings defy classification //a decision that defies all logic
  • to challenge to do something considered impossible dare //defied us to name a better movie
  • archaic to challenge to combat
noun
de·​fy
di-ˈfī ˈdē-ˌfī
plural de​fies

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • challenge, defiance //… observers took this to be a form of defy … — Jack Alexander
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
disobey mock rebel (against)
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with) conform (to) follow mind obey
Examples
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
History and Etymology
Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action
definition
noun

Synonyms

de​fy
verb
de·​fy
di-ˈfī dē-
de​fied; de​fy​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to confront with assured power of resistance disregard //defy public opinion //in trouble for defying a court order
  • to resist attempts at withstand //the paintings defy classification //a decision that defies all logic
  • to challenge to do something considered impossible dare //defied us to name a better movie
  • archaic to challenge to combat
noun
de·​fy
di-ˈfī ˈdē-ˌfī
plural de​fies

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • challenge, defiance //… observers took this to be a form of defy … — Jack Alexander
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
disobey mock rebel (against)
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with) conform (to) follow mind obey
Examples
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
History and Etymology
Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action
definition
noun

Synonyms

de​fy
verb
de·​fy
di-ˈfī dē-
de​fied; de​fy​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to confront with assured power of resistance disregard //defy public opinion //in trouble for defying a court order
  • to resist attempts at withstand //the paintings defy classification //a decision that defies all logic
  • to challenge to do something considered impossible dare //defied us to name a better movie
  • archaic to challenge to combat
noun
de·​fy
di-ˈfī ˈdē-ˌfī
plural de​fies

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • challenge, defiance //… observers took this to be a form of defy … — Jack Alexander
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
disobey mock rebel (against)
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with) conform (to) follow mind obey
Examples
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
History and Etymology
Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action
definition
noun

Synonyms

de​fy
verb
de·​fy
di-ˈfī dē-
de​fied; de​fy​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to confront with assured power of resistance disregard //defy public opinion //in trouble for defying a court order
  • to resist attempts at withstand //the paintings defy classification //a decision that defies all logic
  • to challenge to do something considered impossible dare //defied us to name a better movie
  • archaic to challenge to combat
noun
de·​fy
di-ˈfī ˈdē-ˌfī
plural de​fies

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • challenge, defiance //… observers took this to be a form of defy … — Jack Alexander
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
disobey mock rebel (against)
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with) conform (to) follow mind obey
Examples
Verb
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