defending

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb argue or speak in defense of
  2. verb be on the defensive; act against an attack
  3. verb protect against a challenge or attack

Synonyms

defend, support, fend for

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