Defend

verb
dɪ'fɛnd

Verb

  • be the defense counsel for someone in a trial

    Ms. Smith will represent the defendant

    Similar:Represent
  • argue or speak in defense of

    Similar:Support
    Type of:ArgueReason
  • state or assert

    Similar:Maintain
    Type of:Affirm
  • protect against a challenge or attack

    Similar:GuardHold
    Type of:Protect
  • protect or fight for as a champion

    Similar:Champion
    Type of:IndorseBackSupport
  • fight against or resist strongly

    Similar:FightOppose
    Type of:FightStruggleContend
  • be on the defensive; act against an attack

    Type of:KeepPrevent

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