Words similar to defy

Example sentences for: defy

How can you use “defy” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

They have accused Republicans of trying to "defy the will of the people," "overturn the votes of the American people," and "undo the last election."
The NYT especially emphasizes states' concerns about the current lack of knowledge about side effects, and reports that New York and Wisconsin say they will defy the Viagra directive.
I defy you to find a place in that transcript where he ever said he would inquire into someone's personal position.
Skeat has said--I defy either the one or the other, I say, to find any material difference between us.
In many respects, our findings defy the conventional wisdom.