fend for oneself (Meaning)
fend for oneself
to do things without help
Synonyms & Antonyms of fend for oneself
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FAQs About the word fend for oneself
to do things without help
do,cope, make shift, get on, afford, get by,manage, make out, get along, carry on
collapse, decline, flounder, fail,fall short, fizzle, wane, slump,peter (out),give up
The abandoned child had to fend for himself on the unforgiving streets.
With no family or friends to support her, she had to learn to fend for herself in the harsh world.
As the economic crisis deepened, people were forced to fend for themselves as best they could.
The stranded hiker had to fend for himself against the elements and wild animals.
