How to use "defy" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi
Example sentences for "defy" in popular movie and book plots
- Aquamarine's father calls her back home in a giant storm, but Hailey and Claire swim after her after she tries to defy her father again. - Aquamarine (film)
- Raph and Keno defy Splinter's orders and implant Keno into the Foot Clan to find their hideout. - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
- Even as objects begin to hurl themselves at Fischer, he continues to defy the entity, until all becomes still. - The Legend of Hell House
- The dark stars that will defy the Heavens. - RG Veda
- His reverence for Buddhist teachings and disdain for bloodshed prompt him to defy his family's tradition of practising martial arts. - Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
- Lenny eventually marries Kelly, whose chief intent appears to be to rile and defy her father. - The Heartbreak Kid (1972 film)
- Graham, afraid to defy her father, remains at the camp. - But I'm a Cheerleader
- Aillas' program gains credibility when he sends a force to destroy the mountain keep of the first baron to openly defy him. - Lyonesse Trilogy
- Susan and David defy the group and go check on mr Griffin. - Killing Mr. Griffin
- Janice frequently encourages Richie to defy Tony, because she wants to be married to the boss. - Richie Aprile
- Hurt, Rachel begins to defy Frank's painstaking security measures. - The Bodyguard (1992 film)
- Lucilla helps convince Livius to defy the emperor, since she loved her father as much as Commodus hates him. - The Fall of the Roman Empire (film)
- His words have the desired effect, inspiring Angie to defy his mother and elope with Cordy and go to Detroit. - The Happiest Millionaire
- Louise, however, refuses to defy her parents and will not marry him. - Kings Row
- Receiving no answer, Jesus realises that he cannot defy God's will, and surrenders to God. - Jesus Christ Superstar
- Nafai and Issib, his brother, begin to try and defy the Oversoul's capability to override thought. - The Memory of Earth
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