"defy" | Definition and Related Words

Verb

is a type of: hold out, resist, stand firm, withstand - stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

subtypes: brave, brave out, endure, weather - face and withstand with courage

same as: hold, hold up, withstand
is a type of: elude, escape - be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by

subtypes: beggar - be beyond the resources of

same as: refuse, resist
is a type of: challenge - issue a challenge to

subtypes: brazen - face with defiance or impudence

same as: dare