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Translations:

defy — to provoke to combat or strife
→ desafiar
defy — to renounce or dissolve all bonds
→ renunciar

More translations:

defy
→ desafiar

English definitions WordNet

VERB 3

  1. resist or confront with resistance

    • “The politician defied public opinion”
    • “The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear”
    • “The bridge held”
    Synonymswithstandholdhold up

  2. elude, especially in a baffling way

    • “This behavior defies explanation”
    Synonymsresistrefuse

  3. challenge

    • “I dare you!”
    Synonymsdare