Defend and Enjoin

Defend

Defend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

Enjoin and defend are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Enjoin" instead a verb "Defend".

Enjoin

Enjoin verb - To ask for (something) earnestly or with authority.

Defend and enjoin are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defend" instead a verb "Enjoin".
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