resist openly
refuse to obey or show respect to
offer difficulties that cannot be overcome
"The politician defied public opinion"
"The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"
"The bridge held"
"This behavior defies explanation"
"I dare you!"
The challenger with fierce defie His trumpet sounds.
出自: Dryden
Th' infernal Serpent..Who durst defie th' Omnipotent to Arms.
出自: Milton