defy-v; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: Resist or confront with resistance.

Examples:
The politican defied public opinion.
Herbert defied his father's wishes.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: defy.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: Elude, especially in a baffling way.

Examples:
This behavior defies explanation.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: Challenge.

Examples:
I defy you to find somthing cuter than this picture.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3