Definition of Defy

to challenge, or test a person or idea

Examples of Defy in a sentence

Mischievous elementary boys decided to defy the recess rules and sneak over the fence.  🔊

To defy her odds of getting cancer, she decided to eat a vegetarian diet rich in antioxidants.  🔊

Kim decided to defy authority by violating the dress code as evidenced by her purple hair!  🔊

Her mother warned her against behaving in such a manner that would defy her religion.  🔊

In order to peacefully insist upon rights, the protesters promise not to defy the constitution.  🔊

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