Definitions

1. verb

to refuse to obey or comply with a request, rule, or authority

“The protesters decided to defy the police blockade and march through the city.”

2. verb

to challenge or resist something, such as a challenge or an authority

“The new law aims to defy the current economic trends and stimulate growth.”

3. noun

a challenge or a defiance

“The athlete’s defiance of the previous record was a huge achievement.”

4. noun

an act of challenging or resisting

“The artist’s defiance was a key element in her successful campaign to raise awareness about social issues.”

5. verb

to show or express contempt or disrespect for something

“The politician’s defiant attitude towards his critics only fueled the controversy.”