Definition of Defend

Verb: defend di'fend

Argue or speak in defence of
"She defended the motion to strike";
- support, fend for
Be on the defensive; act against an attack
Protect against a challenge or attack
"defend that position behind the trees!";
- guard, hold
Fight against or resist strongly
"Don't defend it!";
- fight, oppose, fight back, fight down, dispute
Protect or fight for as a champion
- champion
Be the defence counsel for someone in a trial
"Ms. Smith will defend the defendant";
- represent
State or assert
"He defended his innocence";
- maintain