Defend and Side

Defend

Defend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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

Side verb - Take sides for or against.

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Defend and side are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defend" instead a verb "Side".

Nearby Words: sided, sideline, sidewards, sideband

However, as a spirited young gentleman who knows how to ride and defend himself, he is also in touch with his feminine side.

Source: In Touch with His Feminine Side
So now they have to try to defend the town from the darkspawn and from their own side.

Source: Fan Fic / Accursed Ones
One side will desire to sell her to the Dhorn, while the other will defend her to the death.

Source: Video Game / A Dance with Rogues

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