Synonyms and Antonyms of defend

argue or speak in defense of (verb.communication)

protect against a challenge or attack (verb.competition)

fight against or resist strongly (verb.competition)

protect or fight for as a champion (verb.competition)

be the defense counsel for someone in a trial (verb.social)

state or assert (verb.communication)

launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with (verb.competition)

bring a criminal action against (in a trial) (verb.social)

present reasons and arguments (verb.communication)

stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state (verb.social)

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight (verb.competition)

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage (verb.competition)

be behind; approve of (verb.social)

say yes to (verb.communication)

defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning (verb.communication)

defend against attack or criticism (verb.communication)

stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals (verb.communication)

defend with a bulwark (verb.competition)

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage (verb.competition)

avert, turn away, or repel (verb.competition)

hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of (verb.competition)

show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient (verb.competition)

withstand the force of something (verb.competition)

stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something (verb.competition)

force or drive back (verb.competition)

maintain, uphold, or defend (verb.communication)

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight (verb.competition)

take and maintain control over, often by violent means (verb.social)

aiding the cause or policy or interests of (noun.act)

the justification for some act or belief (noun.communication)

a person who cares for persons or property (noun.person)

someone who supports or champions something (noun.person)

a person who backs a politician or a team etc. (noun.person)

furnishing support or assistance (adj.all)

(sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring (noun.group)

intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack (adj.all)

the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf (noun.act)

the defendant and his legal advisors collectively (noun.group)

a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused (noun.person)

the act of hostile groups opposing each other (noun.act)

a high-speed military or naval airplane designed to destroy enemy aircraft in the air (noun.artifact)

an intense verbal dispute (noun.communication)

someone who offers opposition (noun.person)

someone who fights (or is fighting) (noun.person)

characterized by active hostility (adj.all)

an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack (noun.group)

someone who fights for a cause (noun.person)

attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing (adj.all)

capable of being defended (adj.all)