Defends

Synonyms for "defends" (132 found)

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Closest matches (27)

champion fight maintain account advocate air allege in support answer apologize argue argue for arm armor assert aver avert avow back battle bless

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bulwark

Verb(6 words)

guard beshield beward brood cape for champion

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cherish claim cloak compass about conserve contend contend for convoy copyright counter cover cushion ensure espouse excuse explain express fence fend fend off

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fight for flank fortify guarantee guard guard against harbor haven insure justify keep keep from harm keep safe

Verb(6 words)

fend fend for fight fight back fight down hold

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He defends suicide on the grounds that one's self-dignity is more important.

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The navy defends our seacoast.

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He defends everybody, whether they are rich or poor.

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Nobody defends my country.

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