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Defend

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Definitions for Defend

verb
argue or speak in defense of
Synonyms
support fend for
Examples
  1. She supported the motion to strike
verb
be on the defensive
Examples
  1. act against an attack
verb
protect against a challenge or attack
Synonyms
guard hold
Examples
  1. Hold that position behind the trees!
  2. Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
verb
fight against or resist strongly
Synonyms
fight oppose fight back fight down
Examples
  1. The senator said he would oppose the bill
  2. Don't fight it!
verb
protect or fight for as a champion
Synonyms
champion
verb
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
Synonyms
represent
Examples
  1. Ms. Smith will represent the defendant
verb
state or assert
Synonyms
maintain
Examples
  1. He maintained his innocence

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