⚔️defend

verb
/dɪˈfɛnd/

Meaning

To protect someone or something from harm or attack.

Example Sentences

The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.

Example Expressions

defend one's honor

Synonyms

protect, guard, shield, support, justify

Antonyms

attack, abandon, betray

Collocations

defend a case, defend the goal, defend human rights

More Example Sentences

They were bold enough to defend a stranger.

They are brave enough to defend their decision.

Related Vocabularies

to split or cut apart forcefully; to cling or adhere closely
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to look at written words and understand their meaning
to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in
To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.
Restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony.

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