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defend

The word “defend” has 2 syllables: de-fend

It's pronounced as /dɪˈfɛnd/

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In the thesaurus, “defend” has 60 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for defend along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for defend

Antonyms for defend

Meanings of defend

  • verb
    1. To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.
    2. To support by words or writing; to vindicate, talk in favour of.
    3. To make legal defence of; to represent (the accused).
    4. To focus one's energies and talents on preventing opponents from scoring, as opposed to focusing on scoring.
    5. To attempt to retain a title, or attempt to reach the same stage in a competition as one did in the previous edition of that competition.
    6. To call a raise from the big blind.
    7. To ward off, repel (an attack or attacker).
    8. To prevent, to keep (from doing something).
    9. To prohibit, forbid.

Example Sentences

  • She tried her best to defend her decision.
  • Soldiers were sent to defend the border.
  • He hired a lawyer to defend him in court.
  • It’s important to defend your beliefs with facts.
  • The team worked together to defend their championship title.

On this page you'll find 85 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to defend, such as: abandon, abjure, advocate, affirm, argue, assail, assault.

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