defend
verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026
justify or support a position or conclusion with evidence and arguments
Framework senses
- §1
- argue or speak in defense of
- §2
- state or assert
- §3
- fight against or resist strongly
- §4
- be on the defensive
- §5
- protect against a challenge or attack
- §6
- protect or fight for as a champion
- §7
- be the defense counsel for someone in a trial