defend

Definition

  • verb: to fight in order to keep (someone or something) safe
  • verb: to drive danger or attack away from
  • often + 'from' or 'against'
  • synonyms: protect, prohibit, forbid

Examples

  • The team is looking to 'defend' its national title. [=to win the national title again]

  • As a U.S. senator, it is my responsibility to 'defend' [='uphold'] the Constitution.

  • She successfully 'defended' her championship. [=she won the championship again]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Ow! - Good. How is that good? She just stabbed me. She fucking just stabbed me. Well, then learn to defend yourself. You kill her. Yeah, thank you. Let's try that. Okay. This is where she goes... (..)
    2016 Captain Fantastic