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English verb: defy | |||
| 1. | defy (stative) resist or confront with resistance | ||
| Samples | The politician defied public opinion. The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear. The bridge held. | ||
| Synonyms | hold, hold up, withstand | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | hold out, resist, stand firm, withstand | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | brave, brave out, endure, weather | ||
| 2. | defy (stative) elude, especially in a baffling way | ||
| Samples | This behavior defies explanation. | ||
| Synonyms | refuse, resist | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | elude, escape | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | beggar | ||
| Antonyms | lend oneself, apply | ||
| 3. | defy (communication) challenge | ||
| Samples | I dare you!. | ||
| Examples | They defy him to write the letter | ||
| Synonyms | dare | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Somebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | challenge | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | brazen | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
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