Defy in Tagalog

Defy in Tagalog translates to “sumuway,” “labanan,” or “hamunin,” meaning to openly resist, challenge, or refuse to obey authority, rules, or expectations. This powerful term captures acts of courage, rebellion, or standing up against opposition in Filipino culture.

[Words] = Defy

[Definition]:

• Defy /dɪˈfaɪ/
• Verb 1: To openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something.
• Verb 2: To challenge someone to do something considered impossible or to prove something wrong.
• Verb 3: To resist or withstand successfully; to be unaffected by something.

[Synonyms] = Sumuway, Labanan, Hamunin, Tutulan, Lumaban

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The protesters continued to defy the government’s orders to disperse.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mga protestante ay patuloy na sumuway sa mga utos ng gobyerno na magkalat.
• Ex2_EN: Her success seemed to defy all expectations and odds against her.
• Ex2_PH: Ang kanyang tagumpay ay tila lumaban sa lahat ng inaasahan at mga hadlang laban sa kanya.
• Ex3_EN: The ancient structure continues to defy time and natural disasters.
• Ex3_PH: Ang sinaunang istruktura ay patuloy na lumalaban sa panahon at mga natural na sakuna.
• Ex4_EN: She chose to defy tradition and pursue her own dreams instead.
• Ex4_PH: Siya ay pumili na sumuway sa tradisyon at sundin ang sariling mga pangarap.
• Ex5_EN: The athlete managed to defy gravity with his incredible jump.
• Ex5_PH: Ang atleta ay nagawang hamunin ang grabidad sa kanyang kahanga-hangang talon.