defend  

Thesaurus for defend

• verb
  • synonyms
    • support, fend for, guard, hold, fight, oppose, fight back, fight down, champion, represent, maintain, affirm, argue, back, contend, endorse, indorse, keep, plump for, plunk for, prevent, protect, reason, struggle  
  • antonyms
    • attack, prosecute  

Pronunciation of defend: D IH0 F EH1 N D (dɪ'fɛnd)

Number of syllables of defend: 2

Definition of defend

• (v): argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"  
• (v): state or assert; "He maintained his innocence"  
• (v): fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don''t fight it!"  
• (v): be on the defensive; act against an attack  
• (v): protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy''s attacks"  
• (v): protect or fight for as a champion  
• (v): be the defense counsel for someone in a trial; "Ms. Smith will represent the defendant"  

Examples of defend

• He is trying to use rationalization to defend himself.  
• He is apparrently trying to defend the other miscreant.  
• Defend the use of the image without disrupting the page.  
• They solve crimes, and defend the indigent.  
• You were trying to defend the indefensible.  
• Mommy gets the kitchen knife to defend herself.  
• I don't defend the appropriateness of the article.  
• You have the entire rest of the aritcle to defend recycling.  
• You childishly defend the indefensible.  
• Drori ordered them to defend the Masada crossroad.