The team 'defied' the odds [=did something that was very unlikely] and won the championship.
She 'defied' her parents and dropped out of school.
(..) Because I order it. We can defeat anyone at sea, but we'll never hold lands and castles against mainland armies. Not if our captains defy my orders, abandon their posts, and sacrifice our men on foolish missions. I won't apologize for trying to rescue Theon. Then where is he? (..)2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Home Season: 6 Episode 2