[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

defy \defy"\ d-efimac", v. t. imp.  p. p. defied
   d-efimacd"; p. pr.  vb. n. defying. f. d'efier,
   of. deffier, desfier, ll. disfidare to disown faith or
   fidelity, to dissolve the bond of allegiance, as between the
   vassal and his lord; hence, to challenge, defy; fr. l. dis- +
   fides faith. see faith, and cf. diffident, affiance.
   1. to renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or
      obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce. obs.
      1913 webster

            i defy the surety and the bond.       --chaucer.
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            for thee i have defied my constant mistress. --beau.
                                                   fl.
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   2. to provoke to combat or strife; to call out to combat; to
      challenge; to dare; to brave; to set at defiance; to treat
      with contempt; as, to defy an enemy; to defy the power of
      a magistrate; to defy the arguments of an opponent; to
      defy public opinion.
      1913 webster

            i once again
            defy thee to the trial of mortal fight. --milton.
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            i defy the enemies of our constitution to show the
            contrary.                             --burke.
      1913 webster
see also:
defied defying faith diffident affiance 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

defied
     see defy
see also:
defy 

[3] : WordNet (r) 2.0

defy
     v 1: resist or confront with resistance; "the politician defied
          public opinion"; "the new material withstands even the
          greatest wear and tear"; "the bridge held" syn: withstand,
           hold, hold up
     2: elude, especially in a baffling way; "this behavior defies
        explanation" syn: resist, refuse ant: lend oneself
     3: challenge; "i dare you" syn: dare
     also: defied
see also:
withstand hold hold up resist refuse lend oneself 
dare defied 

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