Words Like DEFEND
We have put together a list of words that are similar to DEFEND.
34 Alternative Words Similar to defend
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Verb Hyponym
4 examples of defend
1
to defend a town; to defend a cause; to defend character; to defend the absent
2
to defend one's self from, or against, one's enemies
3
Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
4
Don't fight it!
10 definitions of defend
1
To ward or fend off; to drive back or away; to repel.
2
To prohibit; to forbid.
3
To repel danger or harm from; to protect; to secure against attack; to maintain against force or argument; to uphold; to guard; ; -- sometimes followed by from or against.
4
To deny the right of the plaintiff in regard to (the suit, or the wrong charged); to oppose or resist, as a claim at law; to contest, as a suit.
5
protect or fight for as a champion
6
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
7
protect against a challenge or attack
8
argue or speak in defense of
9
fight against or resist strongly
10
be on the defensive; act against an attack