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defend - argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike" |
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support |
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argue,
reason present reasons and arguments
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apologise,
apologize,
excuse,
justify,
rationalise,
rationalize acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing; "I apologized for being late"; "He apologized for the many typoes"
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stand up,
stick up defend against attack or criticism; "He stood up for his friend"; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student"
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uphold stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
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defend - be on the defensive; act against an attack |
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assail,
attack attack someone physically or emotionally; "The mugger assaulted the woman"; "Nightmares assailed him regularly"
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contend,
fight,
struggle maintain or assert; "He contended that Communism had no future"
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keep,
prevent maintain by writing regular records; "keep a diary"; "maintain a record"; "keep notes"
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bulwark defend with a bulwark
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protect shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain"
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ward off avert, turn away, or repel; "Ward off danger"
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arrest,
check,
contain,
hold back,
stop,
turn back make cracks or chinks in; "The heat checked the paint"
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defend - protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks" |
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guard,
hold |
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protect shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain"
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defend - be the defense counsel for someone in a trial; "Ms. Smith will represent the defendant" |
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represent |
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prosecute carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion"
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