defend

Letters that make defend

d, e, f, n are letters that make 'defend'

Words within defend

fen, en, fend, end, DE, ND, Fe, Nd are words within 'defend'

Anagrams of defend

fended is an anagram of 'defend'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of defend

defends is a word created by adding a letter to 'defend'


7 possible definitions for 'defend'

Defend as "be the defense counsel for someone in a trial"

Under this definition, defend is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

represent has the same meaning as defend

Antonyms

prosecute has the opposite meaning of defend

Derivatives of defend

defense team, defense lawyers, representation, defendant, suspect, defense, defence are derivatives of 'defend'.

Example of defend used within this context

"Ms. Smith will represent the defendant"


Defend as "protect or fight for as a champion"

Under this definition, defend is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

champion has the same meaning as defend

defend as a type

'defend' can be a type of endorse, indorse, back, support, plump for, plunk for.

Derivatives of defend

defender, guardian, shielder, friend, paladin, protector, fighter, hero, supporter, booster, protagonist, champion, defendable, defensible, admirer are derivatives of 'defend'.


Defend as "protect against a challenge or attack"

Under this definition, defend is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

guard, hold have the same meaning as 'defend'

defend as a type

'defend' can be a type of protect.

Derivatives of defend

defense force, defence force, defender, guardian, shielder, protector, defensive, defendable, defensible, defense, defence are derivatives of 'defend'.

Verb groups of defend

hold is a verb group of defend.


Defend as "be on the defensive, act against an attack"

Under this definition, defend is a verb and has the following properties:

Antonyms

attack, assail have the opposite meaning of 'defend'

defend as a type

'defend' can be a type of keep, prevent.

Types of defend

turn back, protect, ward off, contain, bulwark, arrest, hold back, check, stop are types of 'defend'.

Derivatives of defend

defence, defending team, defense, defensive, defendable, defensible are derivatives of 'defend'.

Entailments to defend

contend, fight, struggle are entailments to 'defend'.


Defend as "fight against or resist strongly"

Under this definition, defend is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

fight back, fight down, oppose, fight have the same meaning as 'defend'

defend as a type

'defend' can be a type of contend, struggle, fight.

Types of defend

hold out, recalcitrate, fend, resist, resist, withstand, fight off, drive back, stand firm, stand, repel, rebuff, repulse are types of 'defend'.

Derivatives of defend

fighter, fighter aircraft, justificative, justificatory, defensive, confrontation, adversary, opposer, resister, battler, scrapper, attack aircraft, antagonist, opponent, belligerent, opposition, opposing, combatant, fight are derivatives of 'defend'.


Defend as "state or assert"

Under this definition, defend is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

maintain has the same meaning as defend

defend as a type

'defend' can be a type of affirm.

Types of defend

vindicate is a type of defend.

Derivatives of defend

justificative, justificatory, defensive, defendable, defensible are derivatives of 'defend'.


Defend as "argue or speak in defense of"

Under this definition, defend is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

fend for, support have the same meaning as 'defend'

defend as a type

'defend' can be a type of argue, reason.

Types of defend

rationalise, justify, apologise, stick up, uphold, apologize, rationalize, stand up, excuse are types of 'defend'.

Derivatives of defend

defender, guardian, shielder, friend, patron, sponsor, defense, defence, supportive, protector, supporter, booster, protagonist, champion, support, vindication, admirer are derivatives of 'defend'.



About - Reza Shirazian - WordCadet.com 2016 ©