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| 1. | [ verb ] resist or confront with resistance | |
| Synonyms: | withstand hold hold_up | |
| Examples: | "The politician defied public opinion" "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear" "The bridge held" |
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| Related terms: | resist weather brave withstander | |
| 2. | [ verb ] elude, esp. in a baffling way | |
| Synonyms: | resist refuse | |
| Examples: | "This behavior defies explanation" |
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| Related terms: | lend_oneself elude beggar | |
| 3. | [ verb ] challenge | |
| Synonyms: | dare | |
| Examples: | : "I dare you!" |
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| Related terms: | challenge brazen dare | |
| Similar spelling: |
deify deaf Depuy Debby Deb Devi Depp deep Deeb Debo Debi |
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