Meaning & use
defend
To protect someone or something from attack, criticism, or danger.
See it in a sentence
The lawyer worked tirelessly to defend her client's innocence in court.
Soldiers were sent to defend the border town against invasion.
A note on using this word
Defend can apply to physical protection, legal representation, or supporting an idea against criticism.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
attack
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