defies Definition
- 1to challenge the power of; resist boldly or openly
- 2to refuse to obey or show respect for someone or something
Using defies: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "defies" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The team defied all odds and won the championship.
Example
Her courage defies description.
Example
He defied his parents' wishes and dropped out of college.
Example
The protesters defied the police orders and continued their march.
defies Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with defies
defy belief
to be so surprising or shocking that it is difficult to believe
Example
The amount of money he spent on that car defies belief.
defy explanation
to be impossible to explain or understand
Example
The cause of the accident still defies explanation.
defy gravity
to appear to float or be suspended in the air, as if unaffected by gravity
Example
The acrobat's performance seemed to defy gravity as she hung from the trapeze.
Summary: defies in Brief
'Defies' [dih-fahyz] means to challenge or resist authority or expectations. It can also mean to refuse to obey or show respect for someone or something. Examples include 'The team defied all odds and won the championship.' and 'He defied his parents' wishes and dropped out of college.' Phrases like 'defy belief' and 'defy explanation' denote something that is difficult to believe or understand.
