defying

Saydi-FY-ing/dɪˈfaɪɪŋ/

2 meanings of defying

1
verb
Present participle and gerund of defy. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the action itself.
She is defying the school's strict dress code again.
Defying his doctor, he went back to work far too soon.
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2
adjective
Bold and ready to fight back instead of obeying rules or people in charge.
Like someone who folds their arms and says no to the boss.
She gave the teacher a defying stare and refused to sit down.
His defying attitude got him into trouble with the coach.
Similardefiant, rebellious, insubordinate, mutinous
Oppositeobedient, submissive, compliant, meek

defying 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 → defying: add -ing

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