defy

US /dɪˈfaɪ/
UK /dɪˈfaɪ/
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1.

desafiar, desobedecer

openly resist or refuse to obey

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A child who defies his parents.
Uma criança que desafia os pais.
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The students defied the school rules.
Os alunos desafiaram as regras da escola.
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2.

desafiar, escapar à

appear to be challenging (someone) to do something impossible

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The bridge seemed to defy gravity.
A ponte parecia desafiar a gravidade.
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Her beauty defies description.
A beleza dela desafia a descrição.
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