Defy
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British pronunciation/dɪfˈa‌ɪ/
American pronunciation/dɪˈfaɪ/

Definition och Betydelse av "defy"

to defy
01

förråda, utmana

to refuse to respect a person of authority or to observe a law, rule, etc.
Transitive: to defy a law or authority
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The rebellious teenager decided to defy the instructions given by their parents.
Citizens may choose to defy unjust laws as a form of protest against the government.
The outspoken employee was willing to defy company policies in order to advocate for change.
02

utmana, göra omöjlig

to make something extremely difficult or nearly impossible to achieve, understand, or accomplish
Transitive: to defy sth
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The sheer size of the mountain defies any attempt to climb it without proper equipment.
The artist 's technique defied expectations, creating a work that was hard to categorize.
His strength and agility defy what most people would consider human limits.
03

utmana, tala om för

to dare someone to do or prove something
Ditransitive: to defy sb to do sth
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She defied her opponents to beat her, confident in her skills.
They defied anyone to challenge their innovative design.
He defied his friends to finish the marathon in under three hours.
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