Defend
/dΙͺΛfΙnd/
The meaning and definition of Defend, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
- To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.
- To support by words or writing; to vindicate, talk in favour of.
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Antonyms
attack
Origin
From Middle English defenden, from Old French deffendre, from Latin defendo.
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