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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

defies

/dɪˈfaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does defies mean?

verb

to refuse to obey or comply with a rule, request, or authority; to be beyond the power or control of something.

Example

"The new policy defies conventional wisdom by offering free college tuition to all students."

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