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defying

/dɪˈfaɪɪŋ/ /diˈfaɪɪŋ/

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verb

Desafiar, retar

To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).

Examples :

"to defy an enemy; to defy the power of a magistrate; to defy the arguments of an opponent; to defy public opinion"

Desafiar a un enemigo; desafiar el poder de un magistrado; desafiar los argumentos de un oponente; desafiar la opinión pública.

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verb

Desobedecer, desafiar

To refuse to obey.

Examples :

"If you defy your teacher you may end up in detention."

Si desobedeces a tu profesor, podrías terminar en detención.

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verb

Desafiar, oponerse

To not conform to or follow a pattern, set of rules or expectations.

Examples :

"The student was defying the school rules by wearing a hat inside. "

El estudiante estaba desafiando las reglas de la escuela al usar un sombrero adentro.

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verb

Desafiar, rechazar

To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.

Examples :

"After years of loyal service, the employee was accused of defying his contract by sharing company secrets with a competitor. "

Después de años de servicio leal, el empleado fue acusado de desafiar su contrato al compartir secretos de la empresa con un competidor.

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