defy
verb (used with object)
to challenge the power of; resist boldly or openly.
will be defying
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future progressiveof defy.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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If that breakout doesn’t happen, then once again SPX will be defying the internal indicators of the market.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 11, 2025
