defendin'
Shielding from attack
Defendin' is a casual spelling of defending, representing the dropped final g common in informal speech.
It appears in dialogue, lyrics, and social media to convey a relaxed or vernacular tone: Stop defendin' him, he's clearly wrong.
The meaning is identical to the standard form—protecting, guarding, or arguing in support of someone or something.
Impeding forward progress
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- guardingActively protecting something
- protectingKeeping from harm
- fightingEngaging in physical conflict
resisting · fending · warding · bracing · covering · holding · standing · pushing
Licensed legal representative
- counselExpert guidance offered
- lawyerLicensed legal representative
- courtroomJudicial proceedings chamber
- trialJudicial examination of claims
objection · cross-examination · testimony · accused · verdict · plea · case · alibi
Net-guarding player
- goalkeeperNet-defending player
- tackleGear or takedown
- blockSolid mass, or impede
- markingIndicating with symbols
zone · coverage · interception · rebound · save · clearance · backline · shutout
Proving to be reasonable
- explainingMaking something understood
- backingAid or sponsorship
- supportingBearing or sustaining
- advocatingPublicly supporting a cause
arguing · reasoning · standing · vouching · championing · upholding · asserting · maintaining
blocking
Impeding forward progress
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- guardingActively protecting something
- protectingKeeping from harm
fighting · resisting · fending · warding · bracing · covering · holding · standing · pushing · grappling
attorney
Licensed legal representative
- counselExpert guidance offered
- lawyerLicensed legal representative
- courtroomJudicial proceedings chamber
trial · objection · cross-examination · testimony · accused · verdict · plea · case · alibi · innocent
goalie
Net-guarding player
- goalkeeperNet-defending player
- tackleGear or takedown
- blockSolid mass, or impede
marking · zone · coverage · interception · rebound · save · clearance · backline · shutout · pressure
justifying
Proving to be reasonable
- explainingMaking something understood
- backingAid or sponsorship
- supportingBearing or sustaining
advocating · arguing · reasoning · standing · vouching · championing · upholding · asserting · maintaining · insisting
defendin'attacking
Actively engaging offensively
assaulting · invading · on the offensive · striking · raiding
defendin'abandoning
Leaving permanently behind
betraying · exposing · endangering · neglecting · forsaking
defendin'prosecuting
Pursuing criminal charges
accusing · indicting · charging · condemning · blaming
- defending championReturning victor seeking retention
- defending the weakGuarding those without power