defy

"My obligation to my family means I need to visit them regularly. "

"He is a student of life."

"The teenager's defiance was clear when she refused to follow her parents' curfew. "

"My arguments for a later curfew were based on my good grades and responsible behavior. "

"The magistrate listened carefully to both sides of the argument before making a ruling about the noise complaint between the neighbors. "

"The student's opposition to the new school rules caused a disruption. "

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

"The teacher threw a challenge to the students: "Who can solve this difficult math problem?" "

"The teacher had high expectations for her students' test scores. "

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

"The detention lasted for an hour after school. "