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defending

The word “defending” has 3 syllables: de-fend-ing

It's pronounced as /dɪˈfɛndɪŋ/

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

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

Synonyms for defending

Antonyms for defending

Meanings of defending

  • 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

  • They spent hours defending their plan from criticism.
  • The army focused on defending the city’s main gate.
  • She was passionate about defending animal rights.
  • The lawyer did an excellent job defending his client.
  • The team is defending its championship title this season.

On this page you'll find 85 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to defending, such as: abandoning, abjuring, advocating, affirming, arguing, assailing, assaulting.

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