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defend [v]
 
1)argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"
    Synonyms :fend_for support 
    See Also: argue  support  patron  admirer  defender  defence  apologise  stand_up  uphold 
 
2)be on the defensive; act against an attack
    Synonyms :
    See Also: fight  keep  defence  assail  bulwark  protect  ward_off  arrest 
 
3)protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
    Synonyms :guard hold 
    See Also: protect  defender  defence  hold 
 
4)fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!"
    Synonyms :fight fight_back fight_down oppose 
    See Also: fight  confrontation  adversary  fight  battler  attack_aircraft  recalcitrate  fend  hold_out  drive_back 
 
5)protect or fight for as a champion
    Synonyms :champion 
    See Also: back  defender  admirer  champion 
 
6)be the defense counsel for someone in a trial; "Ms. Smith will represent the defendant"
    Synonyms :represent 
    See Also: representation  defendant  defence  prosecute 
 
7)state or assert; "He maintained his innocence"
    Synonyms :maintain 
    See Also: affirm  vindicate 
 



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