defy

verbs

resist or confront with resistance

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

defy, hold, hold up, withstand

is derived from

elude, especially in a baffling way

"This behavior defies explanation"

defy, refuse, resist

antonym

challenge

"I dare you!"

dare, defy

is derived from