English-Norwegian translations for defy

• trosse
• motstå
• trasse
• utfordre

Definition of defy

• To challenge or brave (a hazard or opposition
• To refuse to obey
• To not conform to or follow a pattern, set of rules or expectations
• To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce
• A challenge

Examples

• to defy an enemy;   to defy the power of a magistrate;   to defy the arguments of an opponent;   to defy public opinion
• If you defy your teacher you may end up in detention

Related words

• defying
• Defynnog
• defy solution