defy
verbHow to pronounce defy:
Definition of defy:
- defy (verb):
- to resist openly and boldly
- resist or confront with resistance.
- to confront with assured power of resistance disregard
Synonyms for defy:
facedisobeybraveresistfightcontemnholddismissviolatemockShow 10 more
Antonyms for defy:
encourageswallowyieldapprovedisallowhideunfastennurtureloosenforwardShow 15 more
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