defend

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Number of words: 1

protect or fight for as a champion
To prohibit
argue or speak in defense of
be on the defensive
protect against a challenge or attack
fight against or resist strongly
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
state or assert
To ward or fend off
To repel danger or harm from
To deny the right of the plaintiff in regard to (the suit, or the wrong charged)

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