Synonyms for

Defying

Verb / dɪˈfaɪɪŋ / Another word for defying — 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 challenging resisting opposing rebelling disobeying disregarding confronting withstanding disputing contravening negating daring provoking braving facing opposing thwarting hindering obstructing impeding

Example sentences

  1. He was defying the odds by winning the race.
  2. She was defying her parents' authority by staying out late.
  3. The protestors were defying the government's orders by continuing to march.
  4. He was defying gravity by performing a backflip.
  5. The team was defying expectations by making it to the playoffs.

Quotes

  • Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained. - Marie Curie
  • The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Peter Drucker
  • We are not defined by our circumstances, but by our choices. - Nido Qubein

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