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defy
verb
Challenge
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Pronunciation
dɪˈfaɪ
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verb
Challenge
“I dare you!”
verb
Resist or confront with resistance
“The politician defied public opinion”
verb
Elude, especially in a baffling way
“This behavior defies explanation”
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I dare you!
The politician defied public opinion
The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
The bridge held
This behavior defies explanation
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