Defend : synonyms and lexical field

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Looking for words with meaning close to 'defend': discover synonyms for the word defend, such as maintain or fight.

The lexical field offers related words, which refer to the same idea, the same concept as defend. It is common for a word to have several meanings. In this case, the context of the word helps to determine its correct meaning.
Example of words in the same lexical field as "": maintain and fight.


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Lexical field of "defend"

maintain
fight
oppose
support
represent
hold
guard
champion
fight back
fend for
fight down
protect
uphold
justify
enforce
vindicate
preserve
safeguard
promote
argue
pursue
assert
fend
resist
repel
stand
sustain
endorse
defense
plead
espouse
make
secure
cherish
advance
serve
claim
defence
advocate
speak
push
defensible
prevent
shield
upholding
obstruct
ensure
defensive
defender
defences