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Etymology
1. defend
verb. ['dɪˈfɛnd'] argue or speak in defense of.
Synonyms
Etymology
- defend (English)
- defenden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- deffendre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
2. defend
verb. ['dɪˈfɛnd'] be on the defensive; act against an attack.
Etymology
- defend (English)
- defenden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- deffendre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. defend
verb. ['dɪˈfɛnd'] protect against a challenge or attack.
Etymology
- defend (English)
- defenden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- deffendre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. defend
verb. ['dɪˈfɛnd'] fight against or resist strongly.
Synonyms
Etymology
- defend (English)
- defenden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- deffendre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. defend
verb. ['dɪˈfɛnd'] protect or fight for as a champion.
Antonyms
Etymology
- defend (English)
- defenden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- deffendre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))