Defend - Definition

v 1: argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to
strike" [syn: defend, support, fend for]
2: be on the defensive; act against an attack [ant: assail,
attack]
3: protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position
behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's
attacks" [syn: defend, guard, hold]
4: fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would
oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!" [syn: fight, oppose,
fight back, fight down, defend]
5: protect or fight for as a champion [syn: champion,
defend]
6: be the defense counsel for someone in a trial; "Ms. Smith
will represent the defendant" [syn: defend, represent]
[ant: prosecute]
7: state or assert; "He maintained his innocence" [syn:
maintain, defend]