defends
Stands up for
Defends is the third-person singular of defend—to protect from attack or harm.
A lawyer defends a client, a goalkeeper defends the net, a nation defends its borders.
To defend can also mean to justify or support: She defends her decision to leave.
In sports, the defending champion is the current titleholder.
Protectors or watchmen
- shieldsProtective barriers for defense
- safeguardsMeasures preventing harm
- securesMakes fast or safe
- fortifiesStrengthens against threat
shelters · covers · preserves · wards · buffers · insulates · barricades · garrisons
Strengthening defenses or nutrients
- garrisonStationed military force
- bunkerReinforced subterranean stronghold
- bastionFortified defensive position
- rampartFortified defensive wall
bulwark · stronghold · entrenchment · parapet · palisade · perimeter · flank · position
Top competitor, or advocate
- supporterOne who backs another
- advocatePublic cause supporter
- proponentOne who advocates something
- allySupportive partner
backer · upholder · endorser · spokesperson · campaigner · apologist · promoter · lobbyist
Net-defending player
- goalieNet-guarding player
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- tackleGear or takedown
- markingIndicating with symbols
man-to-man · backline · fullback · sweeper · interception · saves · clears · blocks
Licensed legal representative
- counselExpert guidance offered
- lawyerLicensed legal representative
- barristerUK courtroom advocate
- solicitorDocument-drafting legal professional
cross-examination · testimony · acquittal · plea · courtroom · trial · verdict · objection
Network access control system
- encryptionConverting data into code
- antivirusMalware detection program
- cybersecurityProtection of digital systems
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
password · biometrics · monitoring · surveillance · alarm · perimeter · lockdown · secure
guards
Protectors or watchmen
- shieldsProtective barriers for defense
- safeguardsMeasures preventing harm
- securesMakes fast or safe
fortifies · shelters · covers · preserves · wards · buffers · insulates · barricades · garrisons · patrols
fortification
Strengthening defenses or nutrients
- garrisonStationed military force
- bunkerReinforced subterranean stronghold
- bastionFortified defensive position
rampart · bulwark · stronghold · entrenchment · parapet · palisade · perimeter · flank · position · territory
champion
Top competitor, or advocate
ally · backer · upholder · endorser · spokesperson · campaigner · apologist · promoter · lobbyist · partisan
goalkeeper
Net-defending player
marking · man-to-man · backline · fullback · sweeper · interception · saves · clears · blocks · deflects
attorney
Licensed legal representative
solicitor · cross-examination · testimony · acquittal · plea · courtroom · trial · verdict · objection · evidence
firewall
Network access control system
- encryptionConverting data into code
- antivirusMalware detection program
- cybersecurityProtection of digital systems
authentication · password · biometrics · monitoring · surveillance · alarm · perimeter · lockdown · secure · malware
- taking actionacts, moves, responds, take action, go for it
- repelsrepels, wards off, keeps away, fends off, drives away
defendsattacks
Aggressive hostile actions
criticizes · condemns · denounces · accuses · contradicts
- defense contractorsMilitary weapons manufacturers
- defense policyStrategy for national protection
- defend yourselfGuard against threats personally
- thesis defenseOral examination of dissertation
- defense attorneyLawyer representing the accused
- defense lawyerAttorney for the accused
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