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defend
verb(de-fend)
argue or speak in defense of
Synonyms: fend for, support,
defend
verb(de-fend)
state or assert
Synonyms: maintain,
defend
verb(de-fend)
protect against a challenge or attack
Synonyms: guard, hold,
defend
verb(de-fend)
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
Synonyms: represent,
Antonyms: prosecute,
Examples:
Ms. Smith will represent the defendant.
defend
verb(de-fend)
protect or fight for as a champion
Synonyms: champion,
defend
verb(de-fend)
fight against or resist strongly
Synonyms: fight, fight back, fight down, oppose,
defend
verb(de-fend)
be on the defensive; act against an attack
Antonyms: attack,

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