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
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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.
defy description
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.
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.
