Vocabulary Spotlight
Defied
Part of Speech: Verb (Past Tense)
Definition: अवज्ञा करना (Avagya karna) – To openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something.
Pronunciation
[dih-fahyd]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Opposed – विरोध करना (virodh karna)
Related Words
Challenged – चुनौती दी (chunauti di)
Word Origin
“Defied” Old French ke “defier” se bana hai, jo “to challenge or renounce faith” ka arth deta hai. English mein iska istemaal 14th century se ho raha hai.
– The word “Defied” comes from Old French “defier,” meaning “to challenge or renounce faith,” used in English since the 14th century.
Word Family
Verb: Defy – अवज्ञा करना (avagya karna)
Noun: Defiance – अवज्ञा (avagya)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apne parents ke rules ko defied kiya.
– He defied his parents’ rules.
2. Protesters ne government orders ko defied kiya.
– The protesters defied government orders.
Cultural Note
Bharat mein defiance ko kabhi kabhi independence aur boldness ka sign mana jata hai, lekin authority ke saath avagya se nuksan bhi ho sakta hai.
In Context
“Defied” ka istemaal tab hota hai jab koi vyakti ya group authority ya rule ko openly resist karta hai ya follow nahi karta.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Defied” ka matlab kya hai?
“Defied” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?