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DEFIED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Defied.

Defied - as a verb

Resist or confront with resistance

Example: "The politician defied public opinion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
holdhold upwithstand
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold outresiststand firmwithstand
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Elude, especially in a baffling way

Example: "This behavior defies explanation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refuseresist
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
eludeescape
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
lend oneself

Challenge

Example: "I dare you!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dare
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
challenge
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She defied her parents' wishes and eloped with her boyfriend."
"The brave knight defied the dragon and fought with all his might."
"The rebellious teenager defied the rules and snuck out of the house."
"He defied the odds and became a successful entrepreneur."
"The acrobat defied gravity as she performed her breathtaking stunts."
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Word Game Points

Is DEFIED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defied is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEFIED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DEFIED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defied is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEFIED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DEFIED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defied is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEFIED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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