Verb:

उपद्रव उत्पन्न करना, तुच्छ जानना, अनादर करना, ललकारना, चुनौती देना, उपेक्षा करना, अवहेलना करना,

defied's Usage Examples:

In 1236, during another short stay in Germany, Frederick in person led the imperial army against Frederick II., duke of Austria, who had defied and overcome his repreFrederick sentatives; having taken possession of Vienna and Germany.

He held his face in his hands, rubbing his eyes, trying to make sense of something that defied all logic.

The khakan, who had defied the summons sent him by the invaders, now aided the Byzantine patrician -in the defence of Armenia.

in the British Museum which had defied all other interpreters.

Not in words, but how do you think it made me feel when you defied me in front of everyone?

When the Mogul Empire absorbed the Bijapur kingdom he defied the emperor.

Albany successfully defied his usurped authority until his recognition was necessary to a united front against the French and their Indian allies, who, in February 1690, had surprised and burned Schenectady.

Still she defied him.

Flying downhill produced an exhilaration that defied explanation.

His shoulders moved with a graceful swing that defied the quick step.

Synonyms:

hold, hold out, stand firm, brave out, hold up, brave, endure, weather, resist, withstand,

Antonyms:

enjoy, forbid, disallow, leeward, surrender,