207 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ dɪfˈɛndz], [ dɪfˈɛndz], [ d_ɪ_f_ˈɛ_n_d_z]

Similar words for defends:

• apologizes (verb)
• contends (verb)
• defends (verb)
• disproves (verb)
• protects (verb)
• responds (verb)
• other synonyms
• other relevant words
• other relevant words (noun)

Paraphrases for defends

Homophones for defends

Synonyms for Defends:

• v.

  • apologizes (verb)
  • apologizes,
  • confesses,
  • atones,
  • repents,
  • regrets,
  • pleads.
  • contends (verb)
  • hassles,
  • clashes,
  • wrangles,
  • confronts,
  • wrestles,
  • disputes,
  • contrasts,
  • contends,
  • protests,
  • antagonizes,
  • quarrels,
  • vies,
  • stands,
  • bickers,
  • conflicts,
  • encounters,
  • brawls,
  • struggles,
  • dissents,
  • Faces,
  • withstands.
  • defends (verb)
  • saves,
  • polices,
  • wards,
  • shields,
  • safeguards,
  • resists,
  • sustains,
  • shelters,
  • barricades,
  • counters,
  • opposes,
  • fends,
  • protects,
  • covers,
  • Guards,
  • supports,
  • counterattacks,
  • backfires,
  • screens,
  • Buffers,
  • argues,
  • secures,
  • averts,
  • bars,
  • upholds.
  • disproves (verb)
  • Parries,
  • disproves,
  • contravenes,
  • subverts,
  • negates,
  • overturns,
  • confutes,
  • belies,
  • contradicts.
  • protects (verb)
  • conserves,
  • preserves,
  • maintains.
  • responds (verb)
  • explains,
  • refutes,
  • Denies,
  • rebuts,
  • returns,
  • answers,
  • acknowledges,
  • responds,
  • expounds,
  • retorts,
  • Replies,
  • justifies,
  • echos,
  • reacts,
  • objects.

• Other synonyms:

  • Other relevant words:
  • acts of the apostles,
  • preserve,
  • represent,
  • declination,
  • fight back,
  • conserve,
  • hold,
  • acquired immune deficiency syndrome,
  • militia,
  • fight down,
  • oppose,
  • fight,
  • support,
  • fend for,
  • champion,
  • guard,
  • maintain,
  • parallel bars.
  • Other relevant words (noun):
  • corroborates,
  • affirms,
  • Plays,
  • thinks,
  • acts,
  • Carries,
  • drivers,
  • controverts,
  • halts,
  • Backs,
  • exemplifies,
  • matches,
  • admits,
  • subscribes,
  • arrests,
  • Pleadings,
  • assists,
  • applies,
  • standings,
  • endures,
  • adjudges,
  • champions,
  • waiters,
  • throws,
  • takes,
  • embankments,
  • confines,
  • suffers,
  • exerts,
  • agrees,
  • defend,
  • represents,
  • moderates,
  • exonerates,
  • asserts,
  • custodies,
  • apologises,
  • Maps,
  • nourishes,
  • pushes,
  • helps,
  • declares,
  • cherishes,
  • contains,
  • reserves,
  • makes,
  • vindicates,
  • exculpates,
  • BES,
  • holds,
  • Deems,
  • keeps,
  • pits,
  • corresponds,
  • underpins,
  • defies,
  • fights,
  • presses,
  • prevails,
  • espouses,
  • obtains,
  • patronizes,
  • bulwarks,
  • obliges,
  • defences,
  • accommodates,
  • rationalizes,
  • Bears,
  • interprets,
  • comprises,
  • abides,
  • substantiates,
  • confirms,
  • proves,
  • Gives,
  • aids,
  • campaigns,
  • typifies,
  • binds,
  • crusades,
  • protectors,
  • imperials,
  • excuses,
  • Stomachs,
  • wields,
  • haves,
  • controls,
  • patronages,
  • endorses,
  • brooks,
  • books,
  • entertains,
  • advocates,
  • concurs,
  • justifications,
  • bolsters,
  • garrisons,
  • tempers,
  • defending,
  • constitutes,
  • symbolizes,
  • symbolises,
  • counterbalances,
  • tolerates,
  • curbs,
  • checks,
  • defenders,
  • agitates,
  • claims,
  • barriers.

Paraphrases for Defends:

• Equivalence

  • Proper noun, singular
    defend, defending.

• Independent

  • Proper noun, singular
    fights, champions.
  • Verb, 3rd person singular present
    conserves, preserves, respects, shades, stands, stops, uphold, Advocated, Backs, Does, Has, Comes, secures, takes, encourages, serves, supports, sustains, upholds, maintains, resists, hampers, hinders, adheres, affirms, endorses, welcomes, promotes, urges, claims, contends, expresses, submits, believes, holds, extols, recommends, demands, embraces, considers, raises, saves, alleges, complains, operates, makes, keeps, retains, advocates, suggests, inhibits, prevents, espouses, wishes, offers, safeguards, safeguarded, proposes, seeks, calls, insulates, represents, forbids, prohibits, argues, protects, shields, impedes, obstructs, envisages, wants, champions, preaches, says, underpins, involves, subscribes, prescribes, defences, favours, enshrines, emphasises.

• Other Related

  • Verb, 3rd person singular present
    asserts.

Homophones for Defends:

• defiant, deboned, deepened, deafened, defined, duty-bound, data point, deaf-mute, divinity, deep-mined, dew point, depend, Divine Unity, definite, dative bond, dip into, deponent, Dubonnet, deviant.