Defend oneself synonyms | verbs

Synonyms for Defend oneself as a Verb

• guard against
• defend
• be on the defensive
• stand on the defensive
• act on the defensive
• guard oneself
• protect oneself
• beat off
• hold at bay
• ward off
• fight off
• keep at bay
• put up fight
• bottle up
• cheque
• check
• contain
• control
• curb
• hold back
• reply
• repress
• restrain
• retaliate
• repulse
• repel
• fend off
• stave off
• resist
• hold off
• drive away
• oppose
• push away
• overthrow
• put down
• rebuff
• defeat
• nix
• rebut
• reject
• brush off
• drive back
• heave-ho
• keep off
• kick in the teeth
• push back
• set back
• throw back