defending Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb argue or speak in defense of
   defend; support; fend for.
   
   • She supported the motion to strike
2. verb be on the defensive; act against an attack
   defend.
   
3. verb protect against a challenge or attack
   defend; hold; guard.
   
   • Hold that position behind the trees!
   • Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
4. verb fight against or resist strongly
   defend; fight down; oppose; fight back; fight.
   
   • The senator said he would oppose the bill
   • Don't fight it!
5. verb protect or fight for as a champion
   defend; champion.
   
6. verb be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
   represent; defend.
   
   • Ms. Smith will represent the defendant
7. verb state or assert
   defend; maintain.
   
   • He maintained his innocence
8. adjective satellite attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
   

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