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defy v. [
withstand, hold, hold up] resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"
. wn #2
defy v. [
resist, refuse] elude, especially in a baffling way; "This behavior defies explanation"
. wn #3
defy v. [
dare] challenge; "I dare you!"
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