defy

/dɪfˈaɪ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

1. resist or confront with resistance
   “The politician defied public opinion”
2. elude, especially in a baffling way
   “This behavior defies explanation”
3. challenge
   “I dare you!”

Synonyms for defy

• withstand
• hold
• hold up
• resist
• refuse
• dare

Antonyms of defy

• lend oneself

Words that rhyme with defy

• fly
• dry
• high
• tie
• die
• cry
• apply
• lie
• try
• occupy
• ply
• deny
• qualify
• specify
• supply
• buy
• eye
• fry
• identify
• rectify
• shy
• spy
• butterfly
• certify
• falsify
• fortify
• guy
• i
• imply
• multiply