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defend

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defend /dɪˈfɛnd/ verb
defends; defended; defending
defend
/dɪˈfɛnd/
verb
defends; defended; defending
Britannica Dictionary definition of DEFEND
: to fight in order to keep (someone or something) safe : to not allow a person or thing to hurt, damage, or destroy (someone or something)
[+ object]
often + from or against
[no object]
usually + against
[+ object] : to fight or work hard in order to keep (something, such as a right, interest, cause, etc.) from being taken away
[+ object] : to speak or write in support of (someone or something that is being challenged or criticized)
sports : to try to stop opponents from scoring
[+ object]
[no object]
often + against
[+ object] : to compete in order to try to keep (a title, championship, etc.)
[+ object] : to work as a lawyer for (someone who is being sued or accused of a crime)

— defender

noun, plural defenders [count]
see also public defender

— defending

adjective