defend

Definitions of "defend"
  1. The act of protecting from danger or threat
  2. Representing a person who is being charged in a court
  3. Refuting or fighting against the legal rights or claims brought by a plaintiff
  4. To respond or act against an attack or confrontation
  5. To put forward a defensive stance or argument
How to use "defend" in a sentence
  1. The lawyer was appointed to defend the accused in court.
  2. During the trial, the attorney had to defend against the claims made by the plaintiff.
  3. The coach taught the team various techniques to defend against their opponent's strategies.

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