defy

to openly refuse to obey a person or a rule

अवज्ञा करना, खुलकर विरोध करना

Usage

Examples

The students defied the principal's order.

The young gymnast seemed to defy gravity.

Common mistake

He defied against his father's wishes.

He defied his father's wishes.

Defy needs no preposition: defy someone.

Remember: To defy is to stand up and say no.