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defy
/dɪˈfaɪ/
noun
A challenge.
verb
To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).
"to defy an enemy; to defy the power of a magistrate; to defy the arguments of an opponent; to defy public opinion"
To refuse to obey.
"If you defy your teacher you may end up in detention."
To not conform to or follow a pattern, set of rules or expectations.
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