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defend
verb
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How to pronounce defend:

Definition of defend:

defend (verb):
to protect from harm or danger
to drive danger or attack away from

Synonyms for defend:

apologise
argue
excuse
fend for
justify
rationalise
rationalize
reason
stand up
stick up
support
uphold

Antonyms for defend:

aggress
ambush
assail
assault
attack
batter
beat
beat up
beset
besiege
boff
clock
club
descend on
descend upon
endanger
harass
harm
hit
hurt
injure
knock around
larrup
mug
pounce on
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