Translation meaning & definition of the word "defy" into Spanish language

verb

1. Resist or confront with resistance

• "The politician defied public opinion"

• "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"

• "The bridge held"

synonym:
• defy
,
• withstand
,
• hold
,
• hold up

1. Resistir o confrontar con resistencia

• "El político desafió a la opinión pública"

• "El nuevo material resiste incluso el mayor desgaste"

• "El puente retenido"

sinónimo:
• desafiar
,
• soportar
,
• sostener

2. Elude, especially in a baffling way

• "This behavior defies explanation"

synonym:
• defy
,
• resist
,
• refuse

2. Elude, especialmente de una manera desconcertante

• "Este comportamiento desafía la explicación"

sinónimo:
• desafiar
,
• resistir
,
• rechazar

3. Challenge

• "I dare you!"

synonym:
• defy
,
• dare

3. Desafío

• "Te reto!"

sinónimo:
• desafiar
,
• atreverse

Examples of using

Don't defy their orders, just limit yourself to obey.

No desafíes sus órdenes, sólo atente a acatar.

Don't defy their orders, just limit yourself to obey.

No desafíes sus órdenes, sólo limítate a obedecer.

I defy you to solve this problem.

Te desafío a resolver este problema.

I defy you to solve the problem.

Te desafío a resolver el problema.

I defy you to make it public.

Te desafío a hacerlo público.