defend
(verb)
verb
1. argue or speak in defense of
Similar word(s): support
Definition categories: communication, argue, reason
2. be on the defensive; act against an attack
Definition categories: competition, keep, prevent
3. protect against a challenge or attack
Definition categories: competition, protect
4. fight against or resist strongly
Similar word(s): fight, oppose
Definition categories: competition, contend, fight, struggle
5. protect or fight for as a champion
Similar word(s): champion
Definition categories: competition, back, endorse, indorse, support
6. be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
- Ms. Smith will represent the defendant
Similar word(s): represent
Definition categories: social
7. state or assert
Similar word(s): maintain
Definition categories: communication, affirm