defy in the PONS Dictionary

defy Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to lift/to impose/to defy an embargo
вдигам/налагам/нарушавам ембарго
defy [or disregard] public opinion
пренебрегвам общественото мнение

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Around a third of eligible voters did not participate, defying the regime.
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The magnificence of his strident vocals defies all formulas and precepts, mathematical and otherwise.
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The duo had described the dance as extremely difficult; defying the laws of gravity.
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This is why babies can defy gravity for elongated amounts of time.
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There are some that lie in ruins, while others continue to stand, defying age.
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She does as she is instructed and continues to defy breaking.
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This proves that people defy the laws of probability when making decisions.
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Your duty is to be in love with it, and that defies explanation.
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There is something that defies explanation in this continued murderousness.
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He defied the disease by carrying on working, and openly showing his pleasure in being alive.
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