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fends

The word “fends” has 1 syllable: fends

It's pronounced as /fɛndz/

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

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

Synonyms for fends

Antonyms for fends

Meanings of fends

  • 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

  • She always fends off negative comments with confidence.
  • The cat fends for itself whenever it gets lost outside.
  • He fends his position with solid arguments during every debate.
  • In difficult times, she fends for her family without complaining.
  • The security guard fends off intruders every night.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fends, such as: assails, assaults, attacks, averts, battles, besets, besieges.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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