* Despite the doctor's orders, she defied gravity and climbed Mount Everest. (This sentence uses "defied" in a figurative sense, meaning she did something unexpected and difficult.)
* The rebels defied the king's authority, refusing to pay taxes. (This sentence uses "defied" in the sense of resisting or going against a powerful force.)
* The artist defied all expectations with her bold, abstract paintings. (This sentence uses "defied" to mean going against conventional norms or standards.)
* The child defied his parents' wishes and stayed out past curfew. (This sentence uses "defied" in the sense of disobeying a direct order or rule.)
You can also use "defied" in a passive voice:
* The law was defied by the protesters.
* The odds were defied by the underdog team.
Remember, "defied" implies a conscious act of resistance or going against something established.