defied Definition
- 1to challenge the power of; resist boldly or openly
- 2to challenge (a person) to do something deemed impossible
- 3to challenge or dare (someone) to do something
Using defied: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "defied" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She defied her parents and dropped out of college.
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The team's victory defied all odds.
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He defied his friends to jump off the bridge.
defied Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with defied
defy description
to be too unusual, extreme, or difficult to describe
Example
The beauty of the sunset was so breathtaking that it defied description.
defy belief
to be too extraordinary or improbable to believe
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The fact that he survived the accident defies belief.
to appear to be suspended in the air without any support, contrary to the laws of physics
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The acrobat's performance seemed to defy the law of gravity.
Summary: defied in Brief
To 'defy' [dih-fahyd] means to challenge or resist boldly or openly. It can also mean to challenge someone to do something deemed impossible. Examples include 'She defied her parents and dropped out of college.' and 'He defied his friends to jump off the bridge.' Phrases like 'defy description' and 'defy belief' denote things too unusual or extraordinary to describe or believe.
