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defend

verb

argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"
Synonyms: fend for, support
be on the defensive; act against an attack
Antonyms: attack, assail
protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy''s attacks"
Synonyms: guard, hold
fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don''t fight it!"
Synonyms: fight, fight back, fight down, oppose
protect or fight for as a champion
Synonyms: champion
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial; "Ms. Smith will represent the defendant"
Synonyms: represent Antonyms: prosecute
state or assert; "He maintained his innocence"
Synonyms: maintain