Defy Definition & Meaning
defy
- verb
- resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"
- elude, especially in a baffling way; "This behavior defies explanation"
- challenge; "I dare you!"
"Defy" in song lyrics
See how defy is used in real songs:
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"you contempt to get fly but you can't defy"
Bush Babees f/ Mos Def — Intro * -
"What I saw will defy"
Josh Martinez — Deny -
"we came to rock these hands up high and defy"
Playdough — Seeds of Abraham
Words that rhyme with defy
Usage tips for "defy"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does defy mean?
- resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held" elude, especially in a baffling way; "This behavior defies explanation" challenge; "I dare you!"
- What part of speech is defy?
- Defy is a verb.
- How many definitions does defy have?
- Defy has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).