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Defend

//dɪˈfɛnd//

Synonyms for "defend" (132 found)

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General use (118)

Verb(48 words)

hold support secure guard shield champion ward fight maintain oppose represent preserve contend fortify explain brood shelter tend safeguard rationalize

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Adj, name, noun, verb(3 words)

cover champion battle

Noun, verb(29 words)

stand support answer warrant mask account fight cushion claim sustain advocate excuse shroud preserve reply bulwark shelter cloak resist safeguard

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respond riposte assert conserve patrol revenge avow fend aver

Name, noun, verb(11 words)

keep register screen guard voice ward harbor armor parry haven convoy

Adj, adv, noun, verb(1 words)

Adj, adv, name, noun, verb(2 words)

Adj, verb(1 words)

Adj, noun, verb(2 words)

Name, verb(4 words)

argue uphold cherish nestle

contend for compass about plead for keep from harm make safe ride shotgun for speak up for keep safe make a plea allege in support argue for say in defense urge reasons for fight for

Informal (14)

Adj, name, noun, verb, slang(2 words)

Adj, adv, name, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Name, noun, verb, slang(4 words)

air shield vent war

Noun, verb, slang(5 words)

fence speak police guarantee copyright

Conj, name, noun, prep, verb, slang(1 words)

Intj, name, verb, slang(1 words)

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