fended for oneself

The phrase “fended for oneself” has 5 syllables: fen-ded for one-self

It's pronounced as /fɛn.dɪd fɔɹ wʌnˈsɛlf/

What is synonym and antonym for fended for oneself?

In the thesaurus, “fended for oneself” has 23 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for fended for oneself

afforded
carried on
contrived
coped
did
eked out
fared
got along
got by
got on
lasted
made do
made ends meet
made out
made shift
managed
scrounged
shifted
squeezed
survived
swung
wrested
wrung

Antonyms for fended for oneself

collapsed
declined
failed
fell short
fizzled
floundered
gave up
slumped
waned

Example Sentences

After losing his parents at a young age, he fended for oneself in the harsh streets of the city.
She fended for oneself during college, juggling two part-time jobs and her studies.
The orphan had no choice but fended for oneself from a very early age.
In the wilderness, the traveler fended for oneself with only basic survival tools.
During the blackout, each neighbor fended for oneself, struggling to stay warm and safe.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fended for oneself, such as: afforded, carried on, collapsed, contrived, coped, declined, did.

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