defies

Translations

1. 逆らうさからう
2. 歯向かうはむかう
3. 楯突くたてつく
4. 弓を引くゆみをひく

English definition

1. resist or confront with resistance

Examples

• The problem defies solution.
• He defies the present government which is no less oppressive than its predecessor.

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