Meaning of 'defend'

Find the meaning of the word ‘defend’

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Meaning of ‘defend’

7 definitions found.

defend

verb

argue or speak in defense of

Synonyms: support

verb

state or assert

Synonyms: maintain

verb

fight against or resist strongly

Synonyms: fight

verb

be on the defensive

verb

protect against a challenge or attack

Synonyms: guard

verb

protect or fight for as a champion

Synonyms: champion

verb

be the defense counsel for someone in a trial

Example: "Ms. Smith will represent the defendant"

Synonyms: represent

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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