defies

Meanings

• Verb

  Refuse to obey or conform; resist or oppose authority or control.

  - "The students defied their teacher's orders and went out to play during class."
  - "The rebel leader called on his followers to defy the government's curfew."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with defies
surmises , surprises , devises , submises , complies

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Variants

List of all variants of defies that leads to same result
defies , defy , defied , defying

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Etymology

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From Old French défier, from des- 'apart' + feindre 'avoid, shun'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'defy' is related to the word 'defiance'.

2. The term 'defy' is often used in the context of sports, particularly in team sports where one team may 'defy' the expectations of the opposition.

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Related Concepts

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1. rebel: A person who rises in opposition to authority or control.

2. resist: To withstand or oppose something, especially a force or influence.

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Culture

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In literature, 'defy' is often used in the context of rebellion or resistance. For example, in Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', Huck and Jim defy the social norms of their time by running away together.

How to Memorize "defies"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing up to an authority figure and refusing to comply with their demands.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'defy' with the idea of standing up for what you believe in.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'defy the odds' to remember the meaning of the word.

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