Associations to the word «Defy»
Noun
- Scrutiny
- Prowess
- Censure
- Summons
- Assault
- Tenet
- Feat
- Oppression
- Curse
- Tempest
- Censorship
- Arrogance
- Classification
- Comer
- Punishment
- Naught
- Anybody
- Might
- Conformity
- Vigour
- Intolerance
- Zeus
- Sovereign
- Pretext
- Disdain
- Upbringing
- Vengeance
- Despair
- Description
- Resist
- Law
- Hitler
- Stronghold
- Wretch
- Arousal
- Inquisition
- Satan
- Rampart
- Attempt
- Impossibility
- Anyone
- Fury
- Damsel
- Coolness
- Dyer
- Nadir
- Robber
- Insult
- Demonstrator
- Abolitionist
- Leap
- Darius
- Effort
- Restriction
- Imagery
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
DEFY, noun. (obsolete) A challenge.
DEFY, verb. To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
DEFY, verb. To challenge (someone) to do something difficult.
DEFY, verb. To refuse to obey.
DEFY, verb. To not conform to or follow a pattern or certain set of rules.
Dictionary definition
DEFY, verb. Resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held".
DEFY, verb. Elude, especially in a baffling way; "This behavior defies explanation".
DEFY, verb. Challenge; "I dare you!".
Wise words
Love. Fall in love and stay in love. Write only what you
love, and love what you write. The key word is love. You
have to get up in the morning and write something you love,
something to live for.