defend - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

argue or speak in defense of

Synonyms

• defend
• fend for
• support

More generic

• argue
• reason

More specific

• apologise
• apologize
• excuse
• rationalise
• rationalize
• stand up
• stick up
• take sides with
• take someone's side
• uphold

Verb

state or assert

Synonyms

• defend
• maintain

More generic

• affirm

More specific

• vindicate

Verb

fight against or resist strongly

Synonyms

• defend
• fight
• fight back
• fight down
• oppose

More generic

• contend
• fight
• struggle

More specific

• drive back
• fend
• fight off
• hold out
• rebuff
• recalcitrate
• repel
• repulse
• resist
• stand
• stand firm
• withstand

Verb

be on the defensive; act against an attack

Synonyms

• defend

More generic

• keep
• prevent

Opposite / Antonyms

• attack

More specific

• arrest
• bulwark
• check
• contain
• hold back
• protect
• stop
• turn back
• ward off

Related

• contend
• fight
• struggle

Verb

protect against a challenge or attack

Synonyms

• defend
• guard
• hold

More generic

• protect

Related

• hold

Verb

protect or fight for as a champion

Synonyms

• champion
• defend

More generic

• back
• endorse
• indorse
• plump for
• plunk for
• support

Verb

be the defense counsel for someone in a trial

Synonyms

• defend
• represent

Opposite / Antonyms

• prosecute

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