English to Frisian Meaning of defy - defy

Defy :
defy

útdaging, lit in plantain, ferrifelje, falsk spylje

defieshunenTartende
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Definitions of defy in English
Verb(1) resist or confront with resistance(2) elude, especially in a baffling way(3) challenge
Examples of defy in English
(1) I would defy anyone to keep coming up with something different because it's really difficult, but to do the same thing bores me and I won't lay that on the public.(2) They give awards to sites that mostly, by their very nature, defy categorisation.(3) But I defy you to watch the film and not turn away, or at least feel genuine revulsion, at several points.(4) Guide dog owners have condemned ÔÇÿignorantÔÇÖ restaurants and pubs that continue to defy the law by refusing to accept their animals.(5) I defy you to wear one for a day and not get stopped, so beware!(6) his actions defy belief(7) I defy anyone who calls themselves human not to go weak at the knees when they hear this guy sing - a voice so clear and perfect that it could probably craft the edges on diamonds.(8) The predaceous diving beetle seems to defy the rules of nature.(9) That's why scientists were shocked to spot an insect with wings that seem to defy the forces of nature.(10) There are innumerable bends that I defy anyone who has any passion whatsoever for motorcycling to be able to ride without making contact between knee slider and tarmac!(11) go now, defy him to the combat(12) If the bishop is the final word on governance in his diocese, then he can openly defy the Pope in matters of governance.(13) Matt has recently purchased some new hardware, and there are days when I would defy you to find anything smarter or more amusing anywhere.(14) It is in the nature of disaster to defy representation.(15) This enables one to control various energies and seemingly defy the laws of nature.(16) I defy anyone to show me a story saying he had a great victory in the State.
Related Phrases of defy
(1) to defy ::
to hunen
Synonyms
Verb
1. disobey ::
oertrêdzje
2. elude ::
elude
3. challenge ::
útdaging
4. resist ::
fersette
5. withstand ::
wjerstean
6. dare ::
doarre
Antonyms
1. follow ::
folgje
2. mind ::
geast
3. obey ::
sizzen jaan
Different Forms
defies, defy, defying
Word Example from TV Shows
Winterfell may defy us for a year, but what of it?

Winterfell may DEFY us for a year, but what of it?

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 3

I defy you to find a story problem.

I DEFY you to find a story problem.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 4

Not if our captains defy my orders,

Not if our captains DEFY my orders,

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 2

And I've heard what she does to those who defy her.

And I've heard what she does to those who DEFY her.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 2

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