defies

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

Translation

v.refuses to obey; openly resists; contemptuously disregards; challenges

Phrases & Collocations

defies expectations

defies logic

defies gravity

defies description

defies convention

defies categorization

defies authority

defies belief

defies explanation

defies norms

Example Sentences

the artist's work defies traditional styles.

his actions defy the rules of the game.

she defies expectations with her performance.

the scientist's theory defies conventional wisdom.

the storm defies all predictions.

his bravery defies description.

this design defies gravity.

her confidence defies her age.

the movie defies genre classification.

his attitude defies authority.

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