Unscramble defend

Definition of defend

verb:

• argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike". Synonyms: fend for, support.
• be on the defensive; act against an attack. Antonyms: attack.
• protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!", "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks". Synonyms: guard, hold.
• fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill", "Don't fight it!". Synonyms: fight, fight back, fight down, oppose.
• protect or fight for as a champion. Synonyms: champion.
• be the defense counsel for someone in a trial; "Ms. Smith will represent the defendant". Synonyms: represent. Antonyms: prosecute.
• state or assert; "He maintained his innocence". Synonyms: maintain.

Related words

apologise, apologize, arrest, bulwark, check, contain, excuse, fend, justify, protect, rationalise, rationalize, rebuff, recalcitrate, repel, repulse, resist, stand, stop, uphold, vindicate, withstand.

Words nearby

depend.

Rhymes with

amend, append, apprehend, ascend, attend, befriend, bend, blend, commend, comprehend, condescend, contend, depend, descend, distend, end, expend, extend, fend, friend.