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Defies

Verb / dɪˈfaɪz / Another word for defies — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to resist or challenge something or someone

Synonyms & similar words

lendoneself withstand hold resist defy dare holdup refuse challenges disobeys opposes resists rebels disregards ignores contradicts challenges opposes disrupts frustrates confronts undermines contravenes balks disputes object thwarts withstands

Example sentences

  1. He defies gravity by jumping off the high diving board and doing a flip.
  2. She defies the odds by winning the race even though she was the underdog.
  3. The hero defies the villain's plan and saves the day.
  4. The student defies the rules by talking during class.
  5. The athlete defies the stereotype by excelling in a sport not typically associated with their gender.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela
  • In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. -Albert Camus
  • It always seems impossible until it's done. -Nelson Mandela

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