Found 3 items, similar to Defied.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: defy menantang
English → English (WordNet) Definition: defied defied See defy defy v 1: resist or confront with resistance; “The politician defied public opinion”; “The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear”; “The bridge held” [syn: withstand, hold, hold up] 2: elude, especially in a baffling way; “This behavior defies explanation” [syn: resist, refuse] [ant: lend oneself] 3: challenge; “I dare you!” [syn: dare] [also: defied]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Defied defy \de*fy"\ (d[-e]*f[imac]"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Defied (d[-e]*f[imac]d"); p. pr. & vb. n. Defying.] [F. d['e]fier, OF. deffier, desfier, LL. disfidare to disown faith or fidelity, to dissolve the bond of allegiance, as between the vassal and his lord; hence, to challenge, defy; fr. L. dis- + fides faith. See Faith, and cf. Diffident, Affiance.] 1. To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] I defy the surety and the bond. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster] For thee I have defied my constant mistress. --Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster] 2. To provoke to combat or strife; to call out to combat; to challenge; to dare; to brave; to set at defiance; to treat with contempt; as, to defy an enemy; to defy the power of a magistrate; to defy the arguments of an opponent; to defy public opinion. [1913 Webster] I once again Defy thee to the trial of mortal fight. --Milton. [1913 Webster] I defy the enemies of our constitution to show the contrary. --Burke. [1913 Webster]