Defend synonyms | verbs

Synonyms for Defend as a Verb

• guard

  protect, activity
• maintain

  support, protect
• support

  action, advocate
• shield

  protect, attack
• justify

  support, action
• protect

  activity, attack
• secure

  protect, attack
• champion

  support, show support for
• uphold

  support, advocate
• safeguard

  protect, attack
• vindicate

  support, excuse
• preserve

  attack, guard
• assert

  action, assure
• fight
• sustain

  show support for
• screen

  protection, hide
• endorse

  advocate, show support for
• cover

  activity, protection
• advocate

  action, show support for
• back

  action, advocate
• oppose
• explain

  show support for
• shelter

  protection, guard
• warrant

  excuse
• hold
• stand up for
• stand by
• fortify

  activity
• espouse
• stick up for
• save

  guard
• garrison

  activity, fortify
• keep
• exonerate

  excuse, justify
• resist
• fight back
• watch over
• bulwark
• excuse

  justify
• fight for
• fend
• ward

  hide
• aid
• guarantee
• avert
• represent
• keep safe
• look after
• contend
• plead for

  justify