DEFEND

(verb) argue or speak in defense of
"She supported the motion to strike"
synonyms : fend for , support
(verb) state or assert
"He maintained his innocence"
synonyms : maintain
(verb) fight against or resist strongly
"The senator said he would oppose the bill", "Don't fight it!"
synonyms : fight , fight back , fight down , oppose
(verb) be on the defensive; act against an attack
(verb) protect against a challenge or attack
"Hold that position behind the trees!", "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
synonyms : guard , hold
(verb) protect or fight for as a champion
synonyms : champion
There were thousands of unknown men and women who had died championing for the cause of Indian independence. -added by Aswathy_inlas
(verb) be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
"Ms. Smith will represent the defendant"
synonyms : represent

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