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Defend
dɪˈfɛnd
Defend definitions
verb
defend
defended
defending
defends
- resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger
"we shall defend our island, whatever the cost"
- speak or write in favour of (an action or person); attempt to justify
"he defended his policy of imposing high rates"
- compete to retain (a title or seat) in a contest or election
"he won the party's nomination to defend the Welsh seat"
- conduct the case for (the party being accused or sued) in a lawsuit
"he is a lawyer who specializes in defending political prisoners"
- (in sport) protect one's goal or wicket rather than attempt to score against one's opponents
"they were forced to defend for long periods"