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DEFY

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Defy.

How to pronounce defy:

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Defy - 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)

Defy - as a noun

A challenge.

Example Sentences

"The magician's tricks seemed to defy the laws of physics."
"The rebellious teenager chose to defy his parents' rules."
"The company managed to defy market trends and increase its profits."
"His actions seemed to defy all logic."
"The magician's tricks seemed to defy the laws of physics."
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Word Game Points

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

DEFY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DEFY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEFY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

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

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