defy in Italian
defy in Italian is sfidare, abiurare — defy means to openly refuse to obey or comply with something.
defy in Italian
sfidare
(transitive) To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).
abiurare
(transitive, obsolete) To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
sfidare
(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.
- The stunt seemed to defy the laws of physics.
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What is "defy" in Italian?
"defy" in Italian is sfidare, abiurare. 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 Italian, "defy" is sfidare, abiurare.
Are there other ways to say "defy" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "defy": sfidare, abiurare.
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