defies
The word “defies” has 2 syllables: de-fies
It's pronounced as /dɪˈfaɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for defies?
In the thesaurus, “defies” has 62 synonyms and 27 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for defies along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for defies
- accosts
- affronts
- approaches
- baffles
- balks
- battles
- beards
- braves
- brazens
- breaches
- breaks
- breasts
- bucks
- challenges
- checks
- combats
- confronts
- contests
- contradicts
- corners
- counters
- dares
- dismisses
- disobeys
- disobliges
- disputes
- disregards
- encounters
- faces
- fights
- flouts
- foils
- fronts
- frustrates
- hinders
- ignores
- infringes
- meets
- mocks
- obstructs
- opposes
- outbraves
- outfaces
- overlooks
- overpasses
- passes over
- pooh-poohs
- poohs
- rejects
- repels
- resists
- scorns
- shrugs off
- stands
- stands up to
- stems
- stumps
- thwarts
- transgresses
- tunes out
- violates
- withstands
Antonyms for defies
- attends
- avoids
- dodges
- ducks
- eludes
- escapes
- eschews
- evades
- follows
- funks
- hears
- heeds
- keeps
- marks
- minds
- notes
- notices
- obeys
- obliges
- observes
- regards
- serves
- shakes
- shirks
- shuns
- sidesteps
- watches
Meanings of defies
- noun
- A challenge.
- verb
- To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).
- To refuse to obey.
- To not conform to or follow a pattern, set of rules or expectations.
- To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
Example Sentences
- She defies all expectations with her talent and determination.
- The athlete defies age by competing at the highest level.
- His bravery defies explanation.
- The sculpture defies gravity with its delicate balance.
- He constantly defies authority in subtle ways.
On this page you'll find 89 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to defies, such as: accosts, affronts, approaches, attends, avoids, baffles, balks.
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