Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To protect someone or something from attack or harm using words or actions.
Defend
/dɪˈfend/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She tried to defend her actions.The lawyer will defend him in court.
Etymology:
From Old French defendre, derived from Latin defendere meaning to ward off, protect, composed of de- indicating from, away and fendere meaning to strike.
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