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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

type of:
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

Opposite:

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

Examples of defend

"Ms. Smith will represent the defendant"