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defend

/dɪ'fɛnd/

Synonyms of defend Antonyms of defend Examples of defend Usage of defend Parts of defend Definition that contains defend Words sounding like defend Explanation of defend

verb
argue or speak in defense of
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fend for support

type of:
argue reason
verb
state or assert
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maintain

type of:
affirm
verb
protect against a challenge or attack
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guard hold

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protect
verb
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
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"Ms. Smith will represent the defendant"

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represent

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prosecute
verb
protect or fight for as a champion
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champion

type of:
plump for indorse back support plunk for endorse
verb
fight against or resist strongly
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fight fight back fight down oppose

type of:
fight struggle contend
verb
be on the defensive; act against an attack
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attack

type of:
keep prevent

Definition that contains defend

excuse defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
apologize defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
apologise defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
rationalize defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
bulwark defend with a bulwark
rationalise defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
fight back defend oneself
stand up defend against attack or criticism
stick up defend against attack or criticism