defies
de-fies
verb
Makes something impossible or extremely difficult to achieve or believe.
"Her incredible recovery defies medical explanation."
verb
Openly resists or refuses to obey an authority, rule, or person.
"The small nation defies the larger power."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: defy, dare, withstand, hold up, hold, resist, refuse
Antonyms: apply, lend oneself