1. openly resisted or refused to obey someone or something
Usage: past tense of ‘defy’
2. appeared to make something impossible or very difficult
Usage: past tense of ‘defy’

Examples

• The teenager defied her parents and stayed out past curfew.
• The protesters defied the government’s ban on public gatherings.
• She defied expectations by winning the championship.
• The ancient building defied time and remained standing for centuries.
• He defied gravity with his incredible acrobatic performance.
• The students defied the school’s dress code policy.
• The mountain climber defied death on the dangerous peak.