Defy and Stand

Defy

Defy verb - To oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage.

Usage example: a rescue team willing to defy the raging storm

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Stand and defy are semantically related In some cases you can use "Stand" instead a verb "Defy".

Nearby Words: defied, defying

Stand verb - To occupy a place or location.

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Defy and stand are semantically related in resist topic. Sometimes you can use "Defy" instead a verb "Stand".

Nearby Words: standing, stance, standee

Just being willing to defy, correct and generally stand up to the power figure can qualify.

Source: Insurrectionist Inheritor
All the Noldor were prideful, but Fëanor's arrogance was such that he lead the majority of them into exile, thinking he would be able to defy the Valar (godlike angels delegated to rule the world), and that he would stand a chance of defeating Morgoth in combat.

Source: Pride
Cheese-Eating Surrender Monkeys/Vestigial Empire: In Redux, the declining might of the French Empire is discussed by the French plantation owner, who is ready to defy the defeat streak with a Last Stand at his home, if it comes to that.

Source: Film / Apocalypse Now