To challenge or provoke someone to engage in a contest, fight, or competition. verb
He decided to desafiar his rival to a duel to settle their differences.
The young chess player was eager to desafiar the reigning champion to a match.
To defy or resist authority, norms, or expectations. verb
She chose to desafiar the traditional roles assigned to her gender.
The protestors gathered to desafiar the government's new policies.
To dare someone to do something, often as a test of courage or ability. verb
He dared to desafiar his friend to jump off the high diving board.
The teacher desafiar the students to think outside the box for their projects.