defy in Portuguese
defy in Portuguese is desafiar, desobedecer, renunciar — defy means to openly refuse to obey or comply with something.
defy in Portuguese
desafiar
(transitive) To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).
desobedecer
(transitive) To refuse to obey.
desafiar
(transitive, obsolete) To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
renunciar
(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."
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "defy" in Portuguese?
"defy" in Portuguese is desafiar, desobedecer, renunciar. 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 Portuguese, "defy" is desafiar, desobedecer, renunciar.
Are there other ways to say "defy" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "defy": desafiar, desobedecer, renunciar.
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