fended for oneself Synonyms

Strongest:

to do things without help

The young adventurer fended for himself in the desolate wilderness, relying on his instincts and meager supplies.
Amidst the chaos of the refugee camp, the orphan girl courageously fended for herself, foraging for food and seeking shelter.
The solitary wolf fended for itself against the harsh arctic conditions, its keen senses guiding it through treacherous terrain.
The elderly woman lived alone, determined to fend for herself despite her frail health and limited resources.
The abandoned cat fend for itself on the streets, scavenging for scraps and finding temporary shelter in alleyways.
The wounded soldier struggled to fend for himself in the enemy territory, his supplies dwindling and his hope fading.
The stranded hiker fended for himself in the unforgiving mountains, rationing his food and water while searching for a way out.
The young couple fended for themselves in the new city, working multiple jobs and sharing a modest apartment while building a life together.
The community came together during the disaster, each person fending for themselves and their neighbors to survive.
The lone traveler fended for himself in the unfamiliar land, learning the customs and language while adapting to a new life.

to do things without help

survived, managed,coped, did, afforded, made shift, scraped (out),got by, scraped (by or through), fared

collapsed, failed,fell short, slumped, fizzled, waned, petered (out), floundered,declined,gave up

The young adventurer fended for himself in the desolate wilderness, relying on his instincts and meager supplies.

Amidst the chaos of the refugee camp, the orphan girl courageously fended for herself, foraging for food and seeking shelter.

The solitary wolf fended for itself against the harsh arctic conditions, its keen senses guiding it through treacherous terrain.

The elderly woman lived alone, determined to fend for herself despite her frail health and limited resources.