defied
verb (past tense and past participle of defie) as in strong fondness
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challenged, resisted, defied the odds, stood up to, that defied convention
Example Sentences
Example:He challenged the champion in a game of chess and managed to win.
Definition:to test someone’s skill or ability by asking them to do something difficult or impossible.
Example:She resisted the pressure and refused to change her mind.
Definition:to refuse to allow something to happen or to do what is asked.
Example:They defied the odds and won the lottery.
Definition:to succeed despite what was expected to be an impossible situation.
Example:Despite the threats, she stood up to her abusers and reported them to the police.
Definition:to refuse to be bullied or controlled by someone in authority or of higher status.
Example:The artist’s paintings defied convention and were seen as radical.
Definition:refusing to follow the usual way of doing something.
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