Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Defying.
Defying - as a verb
Resist or confront with resistance
Example: "The politician defied public opinion"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
holdhold upwithstandHypernyms (Closely Related)
hold outresiststand firmwithstandHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Elude, especially in a baffling way
Example: "This behavior defies explanation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refuseresistHypernyms (Closely Related)
eludeescapeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
lend oneselfExample Sentences
"She jumped off the cliff, defying all fears."
"He stood up to the bully, defying his intimidating presence."
"The protesters marched on, defying the orders of the authorities."
"The acrobat performed daring stunts, defying gravity."
"She excelled in her exams, defying everyone's expectations."
Word Game Points
Is DEFYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is DEFYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is DEFYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defying is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
