Defended meaning

Word: Defended

How to pronounce: dɪˈfend

Verb

Definitions:

1. Resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger.

Example sentences: "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost"

2. Conduct the case for (the party being accused or sued) in a lawsuit.

Example sentences: "He is a lawyer who specializes in defending political prisoners"

3. (in sport) protect one's goal or wicket rather than attempt to score against one's opponents.

Example sentences: "They were forced to defend for long periods"


Synonyms:

protect

secure

cover

represent

fend

advocate

champion

uphold

stand

protect oneself

hold

keep

assert

vindicate

justify

shield

screen

guard

safeguard

fence

maintain

support

bulwark

fight

ward

oppose


Antonyms:

prevent


Derivations:

defending

defender

defense

defence

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defendant

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defensible

defensive

defensively


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Defended in Other Languages...

Spanish: Defendido

German: Verteidigen

French: Défendre

Italian: Difeso

Turkish: Savunmak