How to pronounce "defend"

• "defend" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "defend"

Verb

argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"

Synonyms:

• defend
• support
• fend for

Verb

be on the defensive; act against an attack

Synonyms:

• defend

Verb

protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"

Synonyms:

• defend
• guard
• hold

Verb

fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!"

Synonyms:

• fight
• oppose
• fight back
• fight down
• defend

Verb

protect or fight for as a champion

Synonyms:

• champion
• defend

Verb

be the defense counsel for someone in a trial; "Ms. Smith will represent the defendant"

Synonyms:

• defend
• represent

Verb

state or assert; "He maintained his innocence"

Synonyms:

• maintain
• defend