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

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"