
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
defender
defendant
defending
defensible
defensive
defensively
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Defended in Other Languages...
Spanish: Defendido
German: Verteidigen
French: Défendre
Italian: Difeso
Turkish: Savunmak