Defend

Synonyms of defend

• protect
• guard
• shield

Antonyms of defend

• harm
• assault
• attack

Collocations of defend

defend oneself

Frequency: 70 %

He had to defend himself against false accusations.

defend a position

Frequency: 60 %

She had to defend her position on the matter during the debate.

defend a decision

Frequency: 45 %

The CEO had to defend his decision to cut costs.

defend a title

Frequency: 35 %

The reigning champion will have to defend his title next month.

defend a goal

Frequency: 25 %

The goalkeeper made several outstanding saves to defend the goal.

Idiomatic Expressions for defend

• Phrase: defend to the death
  Meaning: to protect or support something or someone with unwavering dedication, even at the cost of one's life
  Usage: The soldier was willing to defend his country to the death.