defy
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Động từ
verb- 1.
(transitive)To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).
to defy an enemy; to defy the power of a magistrate; to defy the arguments of an opponent; to defy public opinion
- 2.
(transitive)To refuse to obey.
If you defy your teacher you may end up in detention.
- 3.
To not conform to or follow a pattern, set of rules or expectations.
- 4.
(obsolete, transitive)To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
1603-1625, Beaumont and Fletcher For thee I have defied my constant mistress.
Danh từ
noun- 1.
(obsolete)A challenge.
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Nguồn gốc từ
ine-pro From Old French desfier, from *disfidare (renounce one's faith), from Latin dis- (away) + fidus (faithful). Meaning shifted in the 14th century from "be disloyal" to "challenge". Contrast confide, fidelity, faith.