Simple meaning
What does Defend mean?
Defend means protect from harm or attack.
Dictionary definition
To protect someone or something from harm, criticism, or attack.
Example sentences
Defend in a sentence
easy
Goalkeepers defend the net.
medium
She defended her idea with evidence.
hard
Students can defend a claim by citing relevant details.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
attackUse when causing harm instead of defending.
abandonUse when leaving without protection.
Word family
Defend word family
Base word
defend
noun
defense
Action of protecting from harm or criticism.
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What does defend mean?
Defend means guarding people, ideas, or places from harm.
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