Synonyms: fend for, support, defend
Definition: argue or speak in defense of
Usage: She supported the motion to strike
Definition: state or assert
Usage: He maintained his innocence
Similar words: affirm
Definition: say yes to
Synonyms: fight, fight back, fight down, oppose, defend
Definition: fight against or resist strongly
Usage: The senator said he would oppose the bill; Don't fight it!
Similar words: fight, contend, struggle
Definition: be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
Usage: the tribesmen fought each other; Siblings are always fighting; Militant groups are contending for control of the country
Synonyms: defend
Definition: be on the defensive; act against an attack
Definition: stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
Usage: We must prevent the cancer from spreading; His snoring kept me from falling asleep; Keep the child from eating the marbles
Definition: protect against a challenge or attack
Usage: Hold that position behind the trees!; Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
Similar words: protect
Definition: shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
Usage: Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain
Definition: protect or fight for as a champion
Similar words: plump for, plunk for, endorse, indorse, back, support
Definition: be behind; approve of
Usage: He plumped for the Labor Party; I backed Kennedy in 1960