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