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The definition of defend
5 Definitions of: defend
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- verb, to protect (a person, place, etc) from harm or danger; ward off an attack on
- verb, to support in the face of criticism, esp by argument or evidence
- verb, to represent (a defendant) in court in a civil or criminal action
- verb, sport to guard or protect (oneself, one's goal, etc) against attack
- verb, to protect (a championship or title) against a challenge
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of defend