DEFEND
- Conduct the case for (the party being accused or sued) in a lawsuit
- Compete to retain (a title or seat) in a contest or election
- (in sports) Protect one's goal rather than attempt to score against one's opponents
- Resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger
- to protect (to keep from harm, attack, or injury) [v DEFENDED, DEFENDING, DEFENDS]
- to protect (to shield from harm, attack or injury) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
- Speak or write in favor of (an action or person); attempt to justify
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