Synonyms for defend

Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb defend

Sense 1:

defend, support, fend for
argue, reason

Sense 2:

defend
prevent, keep

Sense 3:

defend, guard, hold
protect

Sense 4:

fight, oppose, fight back, fight down, defend
contend, fight, struggle

Sense 5:

champion, defend
back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support

Sense 6:

defend, represent

Sense 7:

maintain, defend
affirm