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defy

/dɛfaɪ/ verb · British & US
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What does defy mean?

verb

To refuse to obey or comply with a request, rule, or authority. To challenge or resist something, often in a bold or defiant manner.

Example

"She defied the odds by completing the marathon in record time."

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