Definition of Defend

to protect from harm or danger

Examples of Defend in a sentence

Because he doesn’t know how to defend himself, the wimpy teenager decided to take a few boxing classes.  🔊

The soldiers prepared to march into battle and defend the country from harm.  🔊

Taking the line, the football players prepared to defend their quarterback from being tackled.  🔊

Grabbing a bat to defend himself from the attacker, the homeowner prepared to swing if the burglar came closer.  🔊

The lawyer tried to defend his client and keep him from spending the rest of his life in prison.  🔊

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