defied

[US]/dɪˈfaɪd/
[UK]/dɪˈfaɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of defy; openly resist or refuse to obey; to show contempt for; to challenge someone to do something

Phrases & Collocations

defied expectations

defied logic

defied gravity

defied authority

defied convention

defied norms

defied tradition

defied odds

defied reason

defied explanation

Example Sentences

she defied the odds and succeeded in her career.

he defied authority by speaking out against the rules.

the athlete defied expectations and broke the record.

they defied convention and chose a unique wedding style.

she defied her fears and took the stage.

he defied the weather and went for a run.

they defied the critics and released their album anyway.

she defied her limitations and achieved her goals.

he defied the stereotype of a typical businessman.

they defied all logic and made the impossible happen.

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