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defy [dɪˈfaɪ] VB trans

1. defy (challenge):

defy

вызыва́ть

2. defy (resist):

defy

игнори́ровать

it defies description

э́то не поддаётся описа́нию

3. defy (disobey):

defy

не подчиня́ться

Usage examples with defies

it defies description

э́то не поддаётся описа́нию

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

She does as she is instructed and continues to defy breaking. en.wikipedia.org

There is something that defies explanation in this continued murderousness. en.wikipedia.org

The language of the book has defied complete analysis by linguists for decades. en.wikipedia.org

Your duty is to be in love with it, and that defies explanation. en.wikipedia.org

If it is, then it defies all the laws of art. en.wikipedia.org

The magnificence of his strident vocals defies all formulas and precepts, mathematical and otherwise. en.wikipedia.org

This proves that people defy the laws of probability when making decisions. en.wikipedia.org

There are some that lie in ruins, while others continue to stand, defying age. en.wikipedia.org

An economy based on knowledge also defies classical economics due to the non-rival property of knowledge. en.wikipedia.org

He defied the disease by carrying on working, and openly showing his pleasure in being alive. en.wikipedia.org

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