Synonyms for: defend
Meaning of the word defend
Meaning # 1: excuse
Meaning # 2: fortify
Meaning # 3: back
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Spelling and part of speech for defend
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defend
Part of speech
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Frequently asked questions about synonyms for the word defend.
What are the most popular synonyms for defend?
Among the currently most popular synonyms for defend are: excuse, fortify, back, champion, stick up for, uphold, barricade, maintain, fight back, stand up for, safeguard, screen, shelter, protect, exonerate, palliate, shield, sustain, endorse, contend, explain, bolster, hold, support, justify, guard, garrison, retain, stand by, preserve, fight for, assert, vindicate, secure.
How many other words are there for defend?
We know of 203 other words (= synonyms) for the word defend. These synonyms are found in 34 categories.
What is the length of synonyms for defend?
Synonyms for defend are between 3 and 15 letters long. The shortest synonym for defend is arm and the longest synonym is in the old days.
What are the meanings and related words of the word defend?
Related words of defend are: uphold, safeguard, shield, assert.
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