To be unaffected by; resist or withstand: "So the plague defied all medicines” ( Daniel Defoe).
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To challenge or dare (someone) to do something: She defied her accusers to prove their charges.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To oppose or resist with boldness and assurance: defied the blockade by sailing straight through it.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To refuse to submit to or cooperate with: defied the court order by leaving the country.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
verb
To challenge to combat.
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To challenge to do something considered impossible .
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To confront with assured power of resistance .
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To resist attempts at .
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