defied

[dih-fahyd] / dɪˈfaɪd /

VERB

challenge, frustrate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confront disregard elude flout ignore mock oppose provoke resist ridicule spurn thwart violate withstand

STRONG

baffle beard brave contemn dare defeat deride despise face foil front gibe insult repel repulse scorn slight stick venture

WEAK

fly in face of hang tough hurl defiance at make my day outdare stick fast take one on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist flatter help note pay attention praise regard respect

STRONG

abet admire attract commend compliment encourage give up hide like love

WEAK

give in obey surrender yield

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defied

The video game industry has been shaken by job losses and growing threats from artificial intelligence, but the independently produced Canadian game "Paralives" has defied those headwinds.

From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026

The sweeping decision comes more than 20 years after Newsom emerged in the national consciousness when, as mayor of San Francisco, he defied federal law and allowed same-sex marriages in the City by the Bay.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

Those worries stand in contrast to a macroeconomic rebound that has defied years of multifront conflict, from the post-Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

The two Arab party lists - The Joint List and the Ra'am - defied expectations to win a record 19 seats in the 120-seat Knesset following a surge in turnout among Arab voters.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Powers that defied explanation, mental talents so freakish, doctors and scientists reclassified our entire generation as Psi.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

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