defy in Czech
defy in Czech is vyzvat, vyzývat, vzdorovat — defy means to openly refuse to obey or comply with something.
defy in Czech
vyzvat
(transitive) To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).
vyzývat
(transitive) To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).
vzdorovat
(transitive) To refuse to obey.
vzepřít se
(transitive) To refuse to obey.
vyzvat
(transitive, obsolete) To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
vzdát se
(transitive, obsolete) To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
zřeknout se
(transitive, obsolete) To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
What does "defy" mean?
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verb To openly refuse to obey or comply with something.
"The protesters defied the curfew and marched anyway."
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verb To resist or fail to conform to something, as if impossible to overcome.
"The stunt seemed to defy the laws of physics."
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defy in a sentence
- The protesters defied the curfew and marched anyway.
- If you defy your teacher you may end up in detention.
- The stunt seemed to defy the laws of physics.
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What is "defy" in Czech?
"defy" in Czech is vyzvat, vyzývat, vzdorovat. defy means: To openly refuse to obey or comply with something.
How do you use "defy" in a sentence?
Example: "The protesters defied the curfew and marched anyway." In Czech, "defy" is vyzvat, vyzývat, vzdorovat.
Are there other ways to say "defy" in Czech?
Yes — Czech has 6 translations listed for "defy": vyzvat, vyzývat, vzdorovat, vzepřít se, vzdát se, zřeknout se.
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