Defend
verbdɪ'fɛnd
Verb
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
“Ms. Smith will represent the defendant”
Similar:Representargue or speak in defense of
Similar:SupportType of:ArgueReasonstate or assert
Similar:MaintainType of:Affirmprotect against a challenge or attack
protect or fight for as a champion
fight against or resist strongly
be on the defensive; act against an attack
Type of:KeepPrevent
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