Defended

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  • v. Simple past tense and past participle of defend.
    • Word Usage
    "Sen. John McCain defended his state's controversial immigration law, arguing Monday on the Senate floor that Arizona needed to approve the tough new measure to ensure the safety of its citizens."
    Antonym
    attack   
    Verb Form
    defended    defending    defends   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    plump for    support    back    endorse    plunk for   
    Cross Reference
    protect   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    protect    prohibit    forbid    uphold    guard   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    End    Friend    Mende    Wend    abend   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    classify    daytrading    baptistry    examine    over-sanguine   
     
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