defend - Meaning in Punjabi

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defend - Meaning in Punjabi

defend Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of defend in English

defend verb

1. argue or speak in defense of

   Synonyms

   fend for, support

   Example

   • "She supported the motion to strike"
2. state or assert

   Synonyms

   maintain

   Example

   • "He maintained his innocence"
3. fight against or resist strongly

   Synonyms

   fight back, fight down, fight, oppose

   Examples

   • "Don't fight it!"
   • "The senator said he would oppose the bill"
4. be on the defensive; act against an attack
5. protect against a challenge or attack

   Synonyms

   guard, guard, hold

   Examples

   • "Hold that position behind the trees!"
   • "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
6. protect or fight for as a champion

   Synonyms

   champion

7. be the defense counsel for someone in a trial

   Synonyms

   represent

   Example

   • "Ms. Smith will represent the defendant"

Synonyms of defend

• fend for, support
• maintain
• fight, fight back, fight down, oppose
• guard, hold
• champion
• represent

Antonyms of defend

assail, attack, prosecute

More matches for defend

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