defend

(v) argue or speak in defense of
- She supported the motion to strike
fend for, support,
(v) be on the defensive; act against an attack
(v) protect against a challenge or attack
- Hold that position behind the trees!
- Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
guard, hold,
(v) fight against or resist strongly
- The senator said he would oppose the bill
- Don't fight it!
fight down, fight, fight back, oppose,
(v) protect or fight for as a champion champion,
(v) be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
- Ms. Smith will represent the defendant
represent,
(v) state or assert
- He maintained his innocence
maintain,

fend for support guard hold fight down fight fight back oppose champion represent maintain

attack assail prosecute

defer

defeat defect

defendable defendant defender Defender of the Faith defending defending team