defied
Definitions
Verb
- Resist or confront with resistance
- Elude, especially in a baffling way
- Challenge
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Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "defied".
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "defied".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | died | 1 | 86 |
| 2 | desired | 3 | 50 |
| 3 | denied | 2 | 47 |
| 4 | defined | 2 | 39 |
| 5 | derived | 2 | 39 |
| 6 | define | 2 | 27 |
| 7 | defend | 2 | 21 |
| 8 | devised | 2 | 16 |
| 9 | deed | 1 | 8 |
| 10 | refined | 2 | 6 |
| 11 | undefined | 3 | 4 |
| 12 | redefined | 3 | 1 |
| 13 | enfield | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | deified | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | defies | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | edenfield | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | delafield | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | deerfield | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | refiled | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | derided | 3 | 0 |
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Words That Precede
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 3
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 4
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 6
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Lionel Rosenblatt is dead at 82. He defied his bosses to help hundreds flee Vietnam.
Apr 25, 2026 The Washington Post
Apr 25, 2026 The Washington Post
Catholic group that defied pope and caused schism defends its actions and casts itself as the victim
Jul 4, 2026 Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse
Jul 4, 2026 Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse
Army mobilized in Sunsari’s Dewanganj as protesters defy curfew, commit arson
Jul 27, 2026 Nepalnews.com
Jul 27, 2026 Nepalnews.com
Rowan University brings ‘Defy Definition’ campaign to life with immersive campus launch
Apr 15, 2026 Rowan Today
Apr 15, 2026 Rowan Today