Meaning & Definition of Defend in English
English⟶
Defend
/dɪfɛnd/
verb
1. Argue or speak in defense of
- "She supported the motion to strike"
synonym:
- defend,
- support,
- fend for
2. Be on the defensive
- Act against an attack
synonym:
- defend
3. Protect against a challenge or attack
- "Hold that position behind the trees!"
- "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
synonym:
- defend,
- guard,
- hold
4. Fight against or resist strongly
- "The senator said he would oppose the bill"
- "Don't fight it!"
synonym:
- fight,
- oppose,
- fight back,
- fight down,
- defend
5. Protect or fight for as a champion
synonym:
- champion,
- defend
6. Be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
- "Ms. smith will represent the defendant"
synonym:
- defend,
- represent
7. State or assert
- "He maintained his innocence"
synonym:
- maintain,
- defend
Examples of using
We should tell the children how to defend oneself.
The citizens immediately prepared everything to defend the city.
I never imagined that my skills as a lawyer would be used to defend Tom.