Defend and Kick

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Defend

Defend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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Synonyms for Defend

Antonyms for Defend

Kick is an antonym for defend.

Nearby Words: defense, defence, defender, defensive, defending

Kick

Kick verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.

Usage example: fiscal conservatives have already started to kick about the proposed program, claiming it will increase the state's deficit substantially

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Synonyms for Kick

Antonyms for Kick

Defend is an antonym for kick.

Nearby Words: kicked, kickback, kicker, kicking

Common collocations

man	defend man	kick man
people	defend people	kick people
someone	defend someone	kick someone
time	defend time	kick time
Other words: way, anyone, son.

Both words in one sentence

Punch, kick, jump, shoot, duck, defend on occasion, maybe if it got really wild, you had an alternate weapon.

Source: Seinfeld Is Unfunny / Video Games
Kick Them While They Are Down: Otto has no trouble murdering criminals after they've been defeated, disarmed, and unable to defend themselves.

Source: Comicbook / Superior Spider-Man
Kick Them While They Are Down: Even better, I attack people when they can't defend their pathetic asses!

Source: The Jerk Index

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