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 defense counsel for someone in a trial
"Ms. Smith will represent the defendant"
7. (verb) maintain, defend
state or assert
"He maintained his innocence"
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Definition of 'defend' 
