What does "desafiar" mean in English?

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Spanish

desafiar

English

to challenge

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Alternative translations of "desafiar"

to defy
to dare
to confront
to provoke

Examples of how to use "desafiar" in Spanish

Spanish
Desafió a su rival a un duelo.
English
He challenged his rival to a duel.
Spanish
Yo desafío a mis amigos a correr.
English
I challenge my friends to run.
Spanish
Ella desafió al campeón la semana pasada.
English
She challenged the champion last week.
Spanish
De niño, él desafiaba las reglas.
English
As a child, he challenged the rules.
Spanish
Nosotros desafiaremos el miedo juntos.
English
We will challenge fear together.

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