vverb.communicationargue or speak in defense ofSynset:fend for support
Examples:- She supported the motion to strike
Derivationally Related Form:supportivedefendersupportdefencesupporter
Hypernyms:argue reason
Inherited Hypernyms:defendarguepresentstateexpress
Direct Hyponyms:apologiseapologizeexcuserationaliserationalizestand upstick uptake sides withtake someone's sideuphold
Full Troponyms:apologizecolorextenuatepleadstand uptake sides withuphold
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s somebody | Something ---s something
vverb.competitionbe on the defensive; act against an attackAntonyms:attack
Derivationally Related Form:defensibledefencedefensive
Hypernyms:keep prevent
Inherited Hypernyms:defendprevent
Direct Hyponyms:arrestbulwarkcheckcontainhold backprotectstopturn backward off
Entailment:contend fight struggle
Full Troponyms:body guardbulwarkcharmcheckcircumvallatecoinsurecovercover forcut downdefenddouble-teamguardimmunizeinsurekeeplook outmothproofoverprotectprotectreinsuresafeguardshepherdshieldstockadewallward off
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody
vverb.competitionprotect against a challenge or attackSynset:guard hold
Examples:- Hold that position behind the trees!
- Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
Derivationally Related Form:defenderdefensibledefencedefensive
Hypernyms:protect
Inherited Hypernyms:defendprotectdefendprevent
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.competitionfight against or resist stronglySynset:fight fight back fight down oppose
Examples:- The senator said he would oppose the bill
- Don't fight it!
Derivationally Related Form:defensivefightoppositionopposeropponentfighter
Hypernyms:contend fight struggle
Inherited Hypernyms:fightcontend
Direct Hyponyms:drive backfendfight offhold outrebuffrecalcitraterepelrepulseresiststandstand firmwithstand
Full Troponyms:defyhold offoutbraverecalcitraterepelresiststandstand outstand upweather
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Somebody ---s
vverb.competitionprotect or fight for as a championSynset:champion
Derivationally Related Form:defenderdefensiblechampion
Hypernyms:back endorse indorse plump for plunk for support
Inherited Hypernyms:championbackapproveauthorizepermitacceptreactact
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody
vverb.socialbe the defense counsel for someone in a trialSynset:represent
Examples:- Ms. Smith will represent the defendant
Antonyms:prosecute
Derivationally Related Form:defencedefendantrepresentation
Inherited Hypernyms:defend
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | They want to --- the prisoners (apply to: represent, defend)
vverb.communicationstate or assertSynset:maintain
Examples:- He maintained his innocence
Derivationally Related Form:defensibledefensive
Hypernyms:affirm
Inherited Hypernyms:maintainaffirm
Direct Hyponyms:vindicate
Full Troponyms:vindicate
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s that CLAUSE