Defy
Pronunciation: /dɪˈfaɪ/
Defy (verb)
- to refuse to obey someone or something.
- to be difficult for something to affect or change.
- to challenge someone to do something difficult or dangerous.
Examples
- They defy the rules to make a point.
- Students often defy school regulations.
Common collocations: defy the rules, defy authority, defy the odds, defy expectations, defy someone