defy

He closed his speech by saying Labour represented ambition and a new direction, and that he was confident the party could defy pollsters by returning to power after next year's Scottish election.

The continued strength in spending, which has defied worries about a slowdown, is in contrast to recent data showing a weakening labour market.

It is remarkable she has defied the odds.

We've defied the odds time and time again and that propels you forward.

As Israel begins its ground offensive to occupy Gaza City, defying international and domestic pressure to negotiate a ceasefire with Hamas, it skirts ever closer to becoming a pariah state.