| Main Entry: |
defend |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
show support for |
Synonyms: |
advocate,
aid, apologize for,
argue,
assert,
back,
back up, bear one out,
befriend,
champion, come to defense of, cover for,
endorse,
espouse,
exculpate,
exonerate,
explain, go to bat for,
guarantee,
justify,
maintain,
plead, prove a case, put in a good word,
rationalize,
recommend, ride shotgun for, say in defense,
second, speak up for, stand by, stand up for, stick up for, stonewall,
support,
sustain, thump for,
uphold,
vindicate,
warrant
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Antonyms: |
deny, forsake, renounce
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