defies

Saydi-FYZ/dɪˈfaɪz/

2 meanings of defies

1
verb
The form of defy used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.
She defies her parents whenever they set a new rule.
The little boat defies the storm and stays afloat.
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2
nounobsolete
Plural of defy. This old noun meant a challenge and is no longer used.
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defies is a form of defy

defy, verb: To refuse to obey a person in charge or a rule they have set. Full entry

Forms: defydefies he/she/itdefying -ing formdefied past tense, past participle
Spelling: defy → defies: change y to i, add -es
Sound: The ending sounds like /z/.

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