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Quick definitions from WordNet (defend)
▸ verb: be the defense counsel for someone in a trial ("Ms. Smith will represent the defendant")
▸ verb: argue or speak in defense of
▸ verb: be on the defensive; act against an attack
▸ verb: protect against a challenge or attack
▸ verb: state or assert
▸ verb: protect or fight for as a champion
▸ verb: fight against or resist strongly
▸ Also see defends
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▸ verb: be the defense counsel for someone in a trial ("Ms. Smith will represent the defendant")
▸ verb: argue or speak in defense of
▸ verb: be on the defensive; act against an attack
▸ verb: protect against a challenge or attack
▸ verb: state or assert
▸ verb: protect or fight for as a champion
▸ verb: fight against or resist strongly
▸ Also see defends
▸ Word origin
▸ Words similar to defend
▸ Usage examples for defend
▸ Idioms related to defend (New!)
▸ Words that often appear near defend
▸ Rhymes of defend
▸ Invented words related to defend