Defies

The problem defies solution.

He defies the present government which is no less oppressive than its predecessor.

Maxwell's Demon defies the laws of thermodynamics.

That defies any description.

The confusion defies description.

Judaism defies easy categorization.

Connie Lambert keeps active, travels and defies her age of 76.

That defies all description.

Ziri's story defies all logic and sense.