Word Type

Verb

The word "defend" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

attack attack prosecute

Derived Terms

defendable defendant defendee defender defending dexify misdefend redefend underdefend

Entails

fight

Context

legal poker slang sports

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

affirm argue back bring contend endorse fight indorse institute keep plump for plunk for prevent protect reason struggle support

Manner Of

argue prevent protect

Related Terms

defence defense defensive fend fend off fender forfend indulge

Related Terms

big blind call defender defense defensive forbid guard keep prevent prohibit raise repel represent support vindicate ward off

Similar Terms

hold

Synonym Network

champion fight maintain

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