DEFIES Meaning and
Definition
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Defies is a verb that refers to the act of openly resisting or refusing to obey or comply with something. It implies going against the expectations, authorities, or rules, often with a sense of boldness or determination. When someone defies something, they are essentially challenging or denying its power or influence. This verb can be used to describe a variety of situations, from personal acts of rebellion to broader acts of defiance against societal norms, laws, or conventions.
To defy is to show opposition, disregard, or resistance towards a person, authority, or a set of circumstances. It embodies an attitude of independence or non-conformity, often driven by a desire to assert one's freedom or individuality. For instance, an individual may defy societal expectations by pursuing a career path that goes against the norm or defying a parent's order when it conflicts with their own beliefs.
The word 'defies' can also be used to describe actions or occurrences that challenge explanation or understanding. In this context, it suggests that something does not conform to the expected or logical outcome. For example, a scientific experiment might produce unexpected results that defy the existing theories or a natural phenomenon that defies explanation by scientific laws.
Overall, defies represents an act of active resistance, rebellion, or non-conformity towards rules, expectations, authority, or understanding in various contexts, ranging from personal choices to broader societal phenomena.
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Etymology of DEFIES
The word defies is derived from the Old French word defier which means to challenge or to provoke. This Old French word is further derived from the Vulgar Latin word disfidare, which combines the prefix dis- (meaning opposite or not) and the word fidus (meaning faithful or trustworthy). Later, the word defy in English evolved to mean to resist or to refuse to obey.
Similar spelling words for DEFIES
- Defied,
- device,
- define,
- defer,
- deific,
- Denies,
- defers,
- devos,
- defines,
- derives,
- De Fusco,
- defaces,
- Dives,
- devious,
- devises,
- deface,
- debiase,
- deviser,
- devisee,
- debs,
- debus,
- Dies,
- devise.
Conjugate verb Defies
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