defy

Thesaurus for defy
- verb
  - synonyms
    - withstand, hold, hold up, resist, refuse, dare, challenge, elude, escape, hold out, stand firm
  - antonyms
    - lend oneself

Pronunciation of defy: D IH0 F AY1
Number of syllables of defy: 2

Pronunciation Video of defy

Definition of defy
- (v): challenge; "I dare you!"
- (v): resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"
- (v): elude, especially in a baffling way; "This behavior defies explanation"