Synonyms for defy

Other words for “defy”, grouped by meaning.

We found 6 synonyms for “defy”. The most common are withstand, hold, hold up, resist, refuse.

verb resist or confront with resistance

verb elude, especially in a baffling way

Synonymsresistrefuse
Oppositeslend oneself

verb challenge

Synonymsdare

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University