defending Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb argue or speak in defense of
    defend; support; fend for.
    • She supported the motion to strike
  2. verb be on the defensive; act against an attack
    defend.
  3. verb protect against a challenge or attack
    defend; hold; guard.
    • Hold that position behind the trees!
    • Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
  4. verb fight against or resist strongly
    defend; fight down; oppose; fight back; fight.
    • The senator said he would oppose the bill
    • Don't fight it!
  5. verb protect or fight for as a champion
    defend; champion.
  6. verb be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
    represent; defend.
    • Ms. Smith will represent the defendant
  7. verb state or assert
    defend; maintain.
    • He maintained his innocence
  8. adjective satellite attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring

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