Defending — synonyms, defending antonyms, definition

1. defending (a)

fortification fortifying

2. defending (Noun)

arming fortification fortifying patrol protecting protection safeguarding safekeeping vigilance

3. defending (Adjective)

defending (Adjective) — (sport) attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring. ex. "Defending Illusions examines the science, philosophy, and law of ecosystem management"

game

4. defending (Verb)

championing disputing fending for fighting fighting back fighting down guarding holding maintaining opposing representing supporting attacking prosecuting

defending (Verb) — Argue or speak in defence of. ex. "She defended the motion to strike"

defending (Verb) — Be on the defensive; act against an attack.

defending (Verb) — Protect against a challenge or attack. ex. "defend that position behind the trees!"

defending (Verb) — Fight against or resist strongly. ex. "Don't defend it!"

defending (Verb) — Protect or fight for as a champion.

defending (Verb) — Be the defence counsel for someone in a trial. ex. "Ms. Smith will defend the defendant"

defending (Verb) — State or assert. ex. "He defended his innocence"

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