Definition of defend - Rhyme Finder

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argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"

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be on the defensive; act against an attack

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protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy''s attacks"

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fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don''t fight it!"

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protect or fight for as a champion

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be the defense counsel for someone in a trial; "Ms. Smith will represent the defendant"

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state or assert; "He maintained his innocence"

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champion fend for fight fight back fight down guard hold maintain oppose represent support

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attack prosecute

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affirm argue back contend endorse fight indorse keep plump for plunk for prevent protect reason struggle support

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apologise apologize arrest bulwark check contain drive back excuse fend fight off hold back hold out justify protect rationalise rationalize rebuff recalcitrate repel repulse resist stand stand firm stand up stick up stop turn back uphold vindicate ward off withstand

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