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defend - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
defend
Definition
(verb) argue or speak in defense of
Synonyms
:
fend for
,
support
Example Sentence
She supported the motion to strike
Definition
(verb) be on the defensive; act against an attack
Definition
(verb) protect against a challenge or attack
Synonyms
:
guard
,
hold
Example Sentence
Hold that position behind the trees!
Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
Definition
(verb) fight against or resist strongly
Synonyms
:
fight
,
fight back
,
fight down
,
oppose
Example Sentence
The senator said he would oppose the bill
Don't fight it!
Definition
(verb) protect or fight for as a champion
Synonyms
:
champion
Definition
(verb) be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
Synonyms
:
represent
Example Sentence
Ms. Smith will represent the defendant
Definition
(verb) state or assert
Synonyms
:
maintain
Example Sentence
He maintained his innocence
Word used in video below:
text: your looped and windowed raggedness defend you
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