defy

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of defy with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

defy

(verb)

Meaning

to resist authority or challenge

Example

"Despite the warnings, she chose to defy the storm and go sailing."

Synonyms

challengeopposedisobey

Antonyms

obeysubmitcomply