Defy

4 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

To openly resist or refuse to obey authority or convention.

“She chose to defy the regulations and speak out publicly.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

de·fy

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Synonyms

withstandhold resist refuse dare

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Words Related to Defy

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defi defs deft dely demy deny dewy

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “defy”.

deify edify fayed feedy fendy

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