# defying

Pronunciation: say "di-FY-ing" /dɪˈfaɪɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of defy. — present participle and gerund of defy
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of defy. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the action itself.
   - _The climbers pressed on, defying the worsening weather._
   - _Defying gravity for a moment, the dancer seemed to hang in the air._

## Adjective

2. Boldly resisting authority, rules, or an opponent rather than giving in; defiant.
   - Simple: Bold and ready to fight back instead of obeying rules or people in charge.
   - _There was a defying note in her voice as she rejected the order._
   - _The workers met the new policy with a defying silence._

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