noun🔗ShareA challenge."The student's constant defies to the teacher's authority created a disruptive classroom environment. "attitudeactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition)."to defy an enemy;  to defy the power of a magistrate;  to defy the arguments of an opponent;  to defy public opinion"actionattitudesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo refuse to obey."If you defy your teacher you may end up in detention."actiongovernmentlawpoliticsattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo not conform to or follow a pattern, set of rules or expectations."The student's constant lateness to class defies the school's policy. "attitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce."After years of loyalty to the company, John defies his previous commitment and accepts a job offer from a rival firm. "actionattitudemoralsocietyphilosophypoliticsreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
