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to defy
01
to refuse to respect a person of authority or to observe a law, rule, etc.
02
elude, especially in a baffling way
03
to dare someone to do or prove something
Example
The activists are defying the government's attempt to suppress freedom of speech.
Some activists defy social norms to challenge and reshape cultural expectations.
Citizens may choose to defy unjust laws as a form of protest against the government.
The rebellious teenager decided to defy the instructions given by their parents.
The outspoken employee was willing to defy company policies in order to advocate for change.
