[
US
/dɪˈfɛnd/
]
[ UK /dɪfˈɛnd/ ]
[ UK /dɪfˈɛnd/ ]
Synonyms
To support a defendant or thing
back
second
support
aid
maintain
guarantee
justify
recommend
warrant
advocate
endorse
plead
uphold
rationalize
vindicate
befriend
exonerate
exculpate
take up
plead for
back up
apologize for
bear one out
espouse the cause of
say in defense
be a partisan of
prove a case
plead one's cause
say a good word for
argue for
speak for
stand up for
put in a good word for
also support
To provide general protection for
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