Antonyms for de fend


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dih-fend
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈfɛnd


Definition of de fend

Origin :
  • mid-13c., from Old French defendre (12c.) "defend, resist," and directly from Latin defendere "ward off, protect, guard, allege in defense," from de- "from, away" (see de-) + -fendere "to strike, push," from PIE root *gwhen- "to strike, kill" (see bane). In the Mercian hymns, Latin defendet is glossed by Old English gescildeð. Related: Defended; defending.
  • As in justify : verb legitimize, substantiate
  • As in keep : verb tend; provide for
  • As in argue : verb try to convince; present support
  • As in maintain : verb assert, claim; argue for
  • As in mask : verb disguise
  • As in assert : verb insist, declare, maintain
  • As in preserve : verb care for, maintain; continue
  • As in proselytize : verb convert, espouse
  • As in protect : verb take care of; guard from harm
  • As in revenge : verb retaliate for wrong, grievance
  • As in safeguard : verb protect
  • As in save : verb rescue
  • As in save : verb guard, protect
  • As in screen : verb hide, protect
  • As in secure : verb protect, make safe
  • As in shelter : verb provide safety, cover
  • As in shield : verb protect
  • As in barricade : verb block, usually to protect
  • As in sustain : verb keep up, maintain
  • As in tend : verb care for
  • As in uphold : verb maintain, support
  • As in vindicate : verb prove one's innocence
  • As in warrant : verb guarantee, justify, authorize
  • As in acknowledge : verb verbally recognize authority
  • As in bear arms : verb carry or possess firearm
  • As in champion : verb advocate, support
  • As in cherish : verb care about deeply
  • As in claim : verb demand, maintain property or right
  • As in contend : verb argue
  • As in contest : verb fight
  • As in convoy : verb protect, escort
  • As in cover : verb protect, guard
  • As in advocate : verb support idea or cause publicly
  • As in defend : verb protect
  • As in defend : verb show support for
  • As in endorse : verb support, authorize
  • As in espouse : verb stand up for; support
  • As in excuse : verb forgive, absolve; justify
  • As in fence : verb enclose or separate an area
  • As in answer : verb reply, react
  • As in go to bat for : verb show support for
  • As in guard : verb protect, watch
  • As in harbor : verb hide, protect

Synonyms for de fend

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