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defying

[dih-fahy-ing]

defying Definition

  • 1challenging or daring (someone) to do something
  • 2openly resist or refuse to obey

Using defying: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "defying" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She defied her parents and dropped out of college.

  • Example

    The protesters were defying the government's orders to disperse.

  • Example

    He defied his fear of heights and climbed to the top of the mountain.

defying Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with defying

  • defy the odds

    to succeed despite very low chances of success

    Example

    The underdog team managed to defy the odds and win the championship.

  • to be too unusual, extreme, or difficult to describe accurately

    Example

    The beauty of the sunset was so breathtaking that it defied description.

  • defy belief

    to be so surprising or shocking that it is hard to believe

    Example

    The amount of money he spent on the car defies belief.

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Summary: defying in Brief

To 'defy' [dih-fahy-ing] means to challenge or resist someone or something. It can also mean to openly refuse to obey. Examples include 'She defied her parents and dropped out of college.' and 'The protesters were defying the government's orders to disperse.' Phrases like 'defy the odds' and 'defy description' are also common.