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How to pronounce “defy”
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Pronunciation guide for defy
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of defy with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Defy Ventures Colorado
the opportunity to come in and tell you a little bit what Defy
- Definition summary
- (transitive) To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce defy
Defy Ventures Colorado
the opportunity to come in and tell you a little bit what Defy
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “defy”
Meaning
- [Verb]
- (transitive) To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).
- (transitive) To refuse to obey.
- To not conform to or follow a pattern, set of rules or expectations.
- (transitive, obsolete) To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
- [Noun]
- (obsolete) A challenge.
Practice Nearby Words
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