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defy

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "defy" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
4 characters
English (US)
1syllable

defy

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

Because it is a word with a single syllable, defy is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofdefy

1noun
  • A challenge.
1verb
  • To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).

    Example: "to defy an enemy;   to defy the power of a magistrate;   to defy the arguments of an opponent;   to defy public opinion"

  • To refuse to obey.

    Example: "If you defy your teacher you may end up in detention."

  • To not conform to or follow a pattern, set of rules or expectations.
  • To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.

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