défier

Definitions of défier
  1. verb
    issue a challenge to
    synonyms: provoquer
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    provoquer, stimuler
    provide the needed stimulus for
    douter
    challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
    oser
    challenge
    appeler, faire appel
    take a court case to a higher court for review
    intenter un procès, plaider, poursuivre, poursuivre en justice
    institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
    appâter, séduire, tenter
    provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
    ameuter, exciter, inciter
    provoke or stir up
    aiguillonner, ameuter, dresser contre, exciter, fouetter, inciter à, pousser
    try to stir up public opinion
    type of:
    faire une offre, inviter à
    ask someone in a friendly way to do something
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