defend, protect, shield, guard, safeguard mean to keep secure from danger or against attack. defend denotes warding off actual or threatened attack.

DEFEND definition: 1. to protect someone or something against attack or criticism: 2. to speak or write in support of…. Learn more.

These verbs mean to make or keep safe from danger, attack, or harm. Defend implies repelling or being ready to repel an attack: The army defended the border against the enemy. The …

The group defends [= protects] the rights of the poor. The company must defend its own interests.

Definition of defend verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

There are 28 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb defend, 12 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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These verbs mean to make or keep safe from danger, attack, or harm. Defend implies repelling or being ready to repel an attack: The army defended the border against the enemy. The …

23 hours ago · Trump White House Launches New Website to Defend 'Patriotic Americans' Involved in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot The White House claims the Democrats "staged the real …

1 day ago · From claiming presidential immunity to seeking a pardon, here are six ways captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could defend himself.