defy defy

verb

() resist or confront with resistance  ( hold, hold up, withstand, defy )
resist or confront with resistance
 The politician defied public opinion
The politician defied public opinion
 The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
 The bridge held
The bridge held

() elude, especially in a baffling way  ( defy, refuse, resist )
elude, especially in a baffling way
 This behavior defies explanation
This behavior defies explanation

() challenge  ( defy, dare )
challenge
 I dare you!
I dare you!