Analysis Complete

defy

/ defy /
verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
challenge
"I dare you!"
Type of:
challenge
Kinds of:
brazen
Derived:
dare daring defiance
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s VERB-ing
verb Sense 2
resist or confront with resistance
"The politician defied public opinion"
"The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"
"The bridge held"
Type of:
resist hold out withstand
Kinds of:
weather endure brave brave out
Derived:
withstander
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 3
elude, especially in a baffling way
"This behavior defies explanation"
Opposites:
lend oneself apply
Type of:
elude escape
Kinds of:
beggar
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Semantic Complexity
33%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
18
Times Searched
3
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Related Words

challenge brazen resist hold out withstand weather endure brave brave out elude escape beggar