What is another word for defends?
207 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ dɪfˈɛndz], [ dɪfˈɛndz], [ d_ɪ_f_ˈɛ_n_d_z]Table of Contents
Similar words for defends:Synonyms for Defends:
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•apologizes (verb) •contends (verb)- hassles,
- clashes,
- wrangles,
- confronts,
- wrestles,
- disputes,
- contrasts,
- contends,
- protests,
- antagonizes,
- quarrels,
- vies,
- stands,
- bickers,
- conflicts,
- encounters,
- brawls,
- struggles,
- dissents,
- Faces,
- withstands.
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.
- 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.
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Verb, 3rd person singular present
defences, contends, safeguards, safeguarded, demands, protects, recommends, Advocated, advocates, conserves, endorses, stands, preserves, uphold, upholds, encourages, sustains, maintains, hinders, resists, insulates, represents, impedes, enshrines, retains, argues, secures, emphasises, saves, considers, stops, adheres, prevents, supports, proposes, promotes, affirms, espouses, shields, obstructs, complains, inhibits, envisages, subscribes, underpins, suggests, expresses, embraces, favours, Comes, holds, preaches, alleges, shades, extols, urges, involves, submits, claims, forbids, hampers, operates, serves, prescribes, offers, prohibits, seeks, raises, respects, keeps, says, welcomes, believes, takes, wishes, Has, Does, calls, Backs, wants, makes, champions.
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Verb, 3rd person singular present
asserts.
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Verb, 3rd person singular present