Defend and Front

Defend

Defend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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

Front

Front verb - To stand or sit with the face or front toward.

Defend and front are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defend" instead a verb "Front".

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • In the movie, Signora Andolini is killed in front of her son Vito for trying to defend his life, but Vito manages to escape.
  • Valkyria Chronicles is the story of a valiant militia band fighting at the front to defend their country.
  • From Tall Tales: "Protect the land, defend the defenseless, and never spit in front of women or children." *spits*
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