"defend" | Definition and Related Words

defend

Verb

is a type of: argue, reason - present reasons and arguments
subtypes:
- apologise, apologize, excuse, rationalise, rationalize - defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
- take sides with, take someone's side - support someone (as in an argument)
- stand up, stick up - defend against attack or criticism
- uphold - stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
same as: fend for, support
entail: contend, fight, struggle - be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

is a type of: keep, prevent - stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
subtypes:
- bulwark - defend with a bulwark
- protect - shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
- ward off - avert, turn away, or repel
- arrest, check, contain, hold back, stop, turn back - hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
is a type of: protect - shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

same as: guard, hold

verb group: hold - take and maintain control over, often by violent means
is a type of: contend, fight, struggle - be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
subtypes:
- recalcitrate - show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient
- fend, resist, stand - withstand the force of something
- hold out, resist, stand firm, withstand - stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
- drive back, fight off, rebuff, repel, repulse - force or drive back
same as: fight, fight back, fight down, oppose
is a type of: back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support - be behind; approve of

same as: champion
same as: represent
is a type of: affirm - say yes to

subtypes: vindicate - maintain, uphold, or defend

same as: maintain

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