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The past tense form of 'defy' is defied. Example: She defied her parents' strict rules and went out with her friends. (She defied her parents' strict rules and went out with her friends.)
Definition of “defy”
- to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something
- to challenge the power, authority, or expectations of someone or something
- to go against or disregard a rule, law, or convention
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | defied |
| Past Continuous | defying |
| Past Perfect | defied |
Example
She defied the authorities and spoke out against injustice.
Example
He defied the odds and won the race.
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At that moment, she was defying all expectations and pursuing her dreams.
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They were defying the rules and taking risks.
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By the time they arrived, he had defied all odds and built a successful business.
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She had defied societal expectations and followed her own path.
