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Meaning of set at defiance | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To defy, flout; violate or disobey shamelessly.

Examples

“In the town of Angla […] no person may appear⟳ on horseback in the streets […]. In former days even Europeans were forbidden to ride⟳ on horseback in Angla; and missionaries who attempted to set⟳ the local prejudice at defiance have⟳ been pelted with sticks and dirt by the outraged natives.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

set at nought set back set by set by the ears set down set eyes on

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