defy, withstand, hold, hold up (verb)

resist or confront with resistance

"The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"

defy, resist, refuse (verb)

elude, especially in a baffling way

"This behavior defies explanation"

defy, dare (verb)

challenge

"I dare you!"

defy (Verb)

To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.

defy (Verb)

To provoke to combat or strife; to call out to combat; to challenge; to dare; to brave; to set at defiance; to treat with contempt.

Defy

To defy means to challenge or combat.