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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