defend (Meaning)
defend (v)
argue or speak in defense of
be on the defensive; act against an attack
protect against a challenge or attack
fight against or resist strongly
protect or fight for as a champion
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
state or assert
defend (v. t.)
To ward or fend off; to drive back or away; to repel.
To prohibit; to forbid.
To repel danger or harm from; to protect; to secure against; attack; to maintain against force or argument; to uphold; to guard; as, to defend a town; to defend a cause; to defend character; to defend the absent; -- sometimes followed by from or against; as, to defend one's self from, or against, one's enemies.
To deny the right of the plaintiff in regard to (the suit, or the wrong charged); to oppose or resist, as a claim at law; to contest, as a suit.
Synonyms & Antonyms of defend
defend Sentence Examples
- The soldiers rallied to defend their homeland against the invading forces.
- It is the duty of a lawyer to defend their client in court.
- The castle walls were fortified to defend against potential attacks.
- She vehemently defended her position during the debate.
- The goalkeeper made a spectacular save to defend his team's lead.
- It's important to defend the rights of marginalized communities.
- The watchdogs were trained to defend the property from intruders.
- He stood up to defend his friend when others criticized him unfairly.
- The fortress was built to defend the city from barbarian invasions.
- The antivirus software works to defend your computer against malware and viruses.
FAQs About the word defend
argue or speak in defense of, be on the defensive; act against an attack, protect against a challenge or attack, fight against or resist strongly, protect or fi
safeguard, guard,protect, fence, keep,shield, fend, save, prevent, secure
attack, assault,attack, assault, overrun, overrun, assail,assail, submit, beset
The soldiers rallied to defend their homeland against the invading forces.
It is the duty of a lawyer to defend their client in court.
The castle walls were fortified to defend against potential attacks.
She vehemently defended her position during the debate.
