defy

Letters that make defy

d, e, f, y are letters that make 'defy'

Words within defy

DE are words within 'defy'


3 possible definitions for 'defy'

Defy as "challenge"

Under this definition, defy is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

dare has the same meaning as defy

defy as a type

'defy' can be a type of challenge.

Types of defy

brazen is a type of defy.

Derivatives of defy

daring, defiance, dare are derivatives of 'defy'.


Defy as "elude, especially in a baffling way"

Under this definition, defy is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

resist, refuse have the same meaning as 'defy'

Antonyms

lend oneself, apply have the opposite meaning of 'defy'

defy as a type

'defy' can be a type of elude, escape.

Types of defy

beggar is a type of defy.


Defy as "resist or confront with resistance"

Under this definition, defy is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

withstand, hold up, hold have the same meaning as 'defy'

defy as a type

'defy' can be a type of hold out, resist, withstand, stand firm.

Types of defy

brave out, weather, endure, brave are types of 'defy'.

Derivatives of defy

defiant, withstander, noncompliant are derivatives of 'defy'.



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