synonym | fend forsupport |
derivation | defencedefender |
other | defencedefender |
hypernym | arguereason |
hyponym | apologiseapologizeexcuserationaliserationalizestand upstick uptake sides withtake someone's sideuphold |
synonym | maintain |
derivation | defensibledefensive |
hypernym | affirm |
hyponym | vindicate |
synonym | fightfight backfight downoppose |
derivation | defensive |
hypernym | contendfightstruggle |
hyponym | drive backfendfight offhold outrebuffrecalcitraterepelrepulseresistresiststandstand firmwithstand |