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fend

The word “fend” has 1 syllable: fend

It's pronounced as /fɛnd/

What is synonym and antonym for fend?

In the thesaurus, “fend” has 30 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for fend

Antonyms for fend

  • assail
  • assault
  • attack
  • beset
  • besiege
  • bombard
  • capitulate
  • cave
  • overrun
  • storm
  • submit
  • yield

Meanings of fend

  • noun
    1. Self-support; taking care of one's own well-being.
    2. An enemy; fiend; the Devil.
  • verb
    1. To take care of oneself; to take responsibility for one's own well-being.
    2. (except as "fend for oneself") To defend, to take care of (typically construed with for); to block or push away (typically construed with off).

Example Sentences

  • He had to fend for himself after losing his job.
  • The hikers carried pepper spray to fend off wild animals.
  • She managed to fend off criticism with confidence and grace.
  • The dog tried to fend off the stranger by barking loudly.
  • They worked together to fend against the harsh weather conditions.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fend, such as: assail, assault, attack, avert, battle, beset, besiege.

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