defy in Irish
defy in Irish is tabhair dúshlán — defy means to openly refuse to obey or comply with something.
defy in Irish
tabhair dúshlán
(transitive) To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).
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.
- The stunt seemed to defy the laws of physics.
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What is "defy" in Irish?
"defy" in Irish is tabhair dúshlán. 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 Irish, "defy" is tabhair dúshlán.
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