defend

definition: argue or speak in defense of
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms: support
definition: state or assert
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms: maintain
definition: fight against or resist strongly
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms: fight
definition: be on the defensive
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: protect against a challenge or attack
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms: guard
definition: protect or fight for as a champion
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms: champion
definition: be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
example: Ms. Smith will represent the defendant
speech part: verb
synonyms: represent

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