Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Defy.
How to pronounce defy:
US
Defy - as a verb
Resist or confront with resistance
Example: "The politician defied public opinion"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold8hold upwithstand16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold outresist6stand firmwithstand16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Elude, especially in a baffling way
Example: "This behavior defies explanation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refuse9resist6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
elude6escape10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
lend oneselfChallenge
Example: "I dare you!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dare5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
challenge15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Defy - as a noun
A challenge.
Example Sentences
"The magician's tricks seemed to defy the laws of physics."
"The rebellious teenager chose to defy his parents' rules."
"The company managed to defy market trends and increase its profits."
"His actions seemed to defy all logic."
"The magician's tricks seemed to defy the laws of physics."
Word Game Points
Is DEFY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is DEFY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is DEFY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defy is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFY has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
