fended
The word “fended” has 2 syllables: fend-ed
It's pronounced as /ˈfɛn.dɪd/
What is synonym and antonym for fended?
In the thesaurus, “fended” has 30 synonyms and 12 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for fended along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for fended
- averted
- battled
- buffered
- bulwarked
- conserved
- contended
- covered
- defended
- fenced
- forfended
- fought
- guarded
- kept
- opposed
- palisaded
- picketed
- preserved
- prevented
- protected
- resisted
- safeguarded
- saved
- screened
- secured
- shielded
- stood up for
- walled
- warded
- warred
- withstood
Antonyms for fended
- assailed
- assaulted
- attacked
- beset
- besieged
- bombarded
- capitulated
- caved
- overran
- stormed
- submitted
- yielded
Meanings of fended
- verb
- To take care of oneself; to take responsibility for one's own well-being.
- (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
- She fended off the attacker with a swift kick.
- He fended for himself after moving out of his parents' house.
- The knight fended multiple blows with his shield.
- They fended off criticism by presenting solid evidence.
- The stray cat fended for food in the alleyways.
On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fended, such as: assailed, assaulted, attacked, averted, battled, beset, besieged.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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