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

Example Sentences

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European stocks defied falls in the U.S. and Asia with banking, retail-focused companies and software stocks rallying.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

You’ve both defied the odds and enjoyed successful careers as actors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Britain's Francesca Jones has always defied the odds to play elite-level tennis - but this season has tested her resilience like never before.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

But he has defied calls from dozens of his MPs to step down, with no formal challenge launched against him.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Many world leaders grew worried as Hitler blatantly defied the treaty again and again.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti