Definitions

defied

[dih-fahyd] / dɪˈfaɪd /

VERB

challenge, frustrate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confront disregard elude flout ignore mock oppose provoke resist ridicule spurn thwart violate withstand

STRONG

baffle beard brave contemn dare defeat deride despise face foil front gibe insult repel repulse scorn slight stick venture

WEAK

fly in face of hang tough hurl defiance at make my day outdare stick fast take one on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist flatter help note pay attention praise regard respect

STRONG

abet admire attract commend compliment encourage give up hide like love

WEAK

give in obey surrender yield

Example Sentences

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As head of Simon Property Group, he defied critics who said that malls were dinosaurs.

From The Wall Street Journal

During his more than three decades as Simon Property Group’s chief executive, the inveterate dealmaker gobbled up competitors and defied critics, who said malls were obsolete.

From The Wall Street Journal

Divorced and a single mother, Paul defied those norms.

From The Wall Street Journal

The electric-vehicle maker’s surprise profit defied analyst expectations of a loss, boosting its stock.

From Barron's

The oldest Wong sister might get away with moving out for a few years, but if I defied tradition that way, I’d be cast out for good.

From Literature