Defend (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be on the defensive; act against an attack.
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 2
Protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 3
Fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 4
Protect or fight for as a champion.
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 5
Be the defense counsel for someone in a trial; "Ms. Smith will represent the defendant".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 6
Argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 7
State or assert; "He maintained his innocence".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.