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 Definition of 'defend'

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Definitions of 'defend'  

1. (verb) defendsupportfend 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) defendguardhold
protect against a challenge or attack
"Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"

4. (verb) fightopposefight backfight downdefend
fight against or resist strongly
"The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!"

5. (verb) championdefend
protect or fight for as a champion

6. (verb) defendrepresent
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
"Ms. Smith will represent the defendant"

7. (verb) maintaindefend
state or assert
"He maintained his innocence"


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'defend' - Nearby Entries  

defendant  defender  defender of the faith  defend  defending  defending team  defenestrate  



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