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defy

/dɪˈfaɪ/
noun
  1. A challenge.

verb
  1. 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"

  2. To refuse to obey.

    "If you defy your teacher you may end up in detention."

  3. To not conform to or follow a pattern, set of rules or expectations.

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