defy
v 1: resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied
public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the
greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held" [syn: {withstand},
{hold}, {hold up}]
2: elude, esp. in a baffling way; "This behavior defies
explanation" [syn: {resist}, {refuse}] [ant: {lend oneself}]
3: challenge: "I dare you!" [syn: {dare}]