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defend
[ dih-fend ]
verb (used with object)
- to ward off attack from; guard against assault or injury (usually followed by from or against ):
The sentry defended the gate against sudden attack.
Synonyms: , , , ,
Antonyms:
- to maintain by argument, evidence, etc.; uphold:
She defended her claim successfully.
Synonyms:
- to contest (a legal charge, claim, etc.).
- Law. to serve as attorney for (a defendant):
He has defended some of the most notorious criminals.
- to support (an argument, theory, etc.) in the face of criticism; prove the validity of (a dissertation, thesis, or the like) by answering arguments and questions put by a committee of specialists.
- Sports. to attempt to retain (a championship title, position, etc.), as in a competition against a challenger:
A fortuitous trade has landed him on the team defending the World Series championship.
verb (used without object)
- Law. to enter or make a defense.
- Sports. to prevent the opposing team from scoring:
She’s a freshman who already scores and defends like a professional.
defend
/ ɪˈɛԻ /
verb
- to protect (a person, place, etc) from harm or danger; ward off an attack on
- tr to support in the face of criticism, esp by argument or evidence
- to represent (a defendant) in court in a civil or criminal action
- sport to guard or protect (oneself, one's goal, etc) against attack
- tr to protect (a championship or title) against a challenge
Derived Forms
- ˈڱԻ岹, adjective
- ˈڱԻ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·ڱԻa· adjective
- ·ڱԻİ noun
- un·ڱԻa· adjective
- ܲd·ڱԻa· adverb
- ܲd·ڱԻĻ adjective
- ɱ-·ڱԻĻ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of defend1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of defend1
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Example Sentences
The White House released a statement defending Trump's positions, saying he would continue to protect programs such as Medicare and pointing to Democrats as the threat.
Others carried signs reflecting their status as federal workers, including “I took an oath to defend the Constitution” and “Feds’ Jobs Matter.”
Miguel is the fastest sprinter in California and defending state champion.
But many have refused to do so without security guarantees, or authorization for locals to take up arms and defend their communities.
Key issues he wants to tackle include defending the 2nd Amendment, finding more resources to support veterans in the department and preventing the release of violent criminals, according to his campaign website.
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