defy

[Example Sentences]:
1. Mr Turnbull on Friday urged Australians to defy terrorists by simply going about their lives.
2. North Korea has a determination to defy both world opinion and heavy sanctions to reach its nuclear goal.
3. Others decided that enjoying themselves was the best way to defy the extremists.
4. The sites say they will defy the order.
5. We have done risk assessments, but things happen that defy expectations.

[Antonyms]dread, cower, shrink

[Synonyms]challenge, dare, provoke
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