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defend::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | fend for, support |
| Type of | argue, reason |
| Has types | rationalise, apologise, stand up, stick up, uphold, excuse, apologize, take someone's side, take sides with, rationalize |
| Derivation | defence, defender |
defend::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | represent |
| Derivation | defence, defendant |
Ms. Smith will represent the defendant.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | fight, fight back, fight down, oppose |
| Type of | fight, struggle, contend |
| Has types | hold out, drive back, fend, fight off, rebuff, recalcitrate, repel, repulse, resist, stand, stand firm, withstand |
| Derivation | defensive |
Examples of defend
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I can't and won't defend that, but it's not the same as joining a player revolt.
From the freep.com
Already, there are signs that hp is ready to defend its turf with tough tactics.
From the businessweek.com
While I was trying to defend myself, apparently Mr. Pitt checked out my website.
From the time.com
In his effort to defend elitism, Stein has once again accomplished the opposite.
From the time.com
I disagree with much comment but I acknowledge and defend their right to say it.
From the expressandstar.com
New ZealandThey proved against Australia that they can defend as well as attack.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Other fish produce sounds to lure mates into nests and defend their territories.
From the guardian.co.uk
The dispatcher then asks if the woman has anything with which to defend herself.
From the chron.com
Journalists tried to defend themselves and keep the woman away from the minders.
From the edition.cnn.com
- Argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"
- Be on the defensive; act against an attack
- Protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
- Fight: fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!"
- Champion: protect or fight for as a champion
- Be the defense counsel for someone in a trial; "Ms. Smith will represent the defendant"
- Maintain: state or assert; "He maintained his innocence"
- (defending) attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
- (Defends) Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking.
