fend

Verb
  1. Try to manage without help (synset 202594278)
    "The youngsters had to fend for themselves after their parents died"
    is a type of: contend, cope, deal, get by, grapple, make do, make out, manage - succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
  2. Withstand the force of something (synset 201118334)
    "The trees resisted her"; "stand the test of time"; "The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow"
    is a type of: defend, fight, fight back, fight down, oppose - fight against or resist strongly
    same as: resist, stand
    verb group: remain firm, stand - hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright

Other Searches