Portuguese Meaning of defy

desafiar

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Definitions and Meaning of defy in English

Wordnet

defy (v)

resist or confront with resistance

elude, especially in a baffling way

challenge

Webster

defy (v. t.)

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

To provoke to combat or strife; to call out to combat; to challenge; to dare; to brave; to set at defiance; to treat with contempt; as, to defy an enemy; to defy the power of a magistrate; to defy the arguments of an opponent; to defy public opinion.

Webster

defy (n.)

A challenge.

FAQs About the word defy

desafiar

resist or confront with resistance, elude, especially in a baffling way, challengeTo renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to r

desobedecer,demitir,desconsideração,luta,zombar,opor-se,rejeitar,resistir,rebelar-se (contra),violação

siga,mente,obedecer,servir,cumprir (com),conformar-se (a),enviar (para),ceder a,ouvir,manter

defusing => neutralizar, defuse => desactivar, defunctness => Disfuncionalidade, defunctive => defunto, defunction => não funcional,