eng: defy

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Meaning
means	(verb) resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held" hold, withstand, defy, hold up
means	(verb) elude, especially in a baffling way; "This behavior defies explanation" refuse, resist, defy
means	(verb) challenge; "I dare you!" defy, dare