defending

(verb) argue or speak in defense of. Synonyms: defend, support, fend for. Example: "She supported the motion to strike."

(verb) be on the defensive; act against an attack. Synonyms: defend.

(verb) protect against a challenge or attack. Synonyms: defend, guard, hold. Examples: "Hold that position behind the trees!." "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks."

(verb) fight against or resist strongly. Synonyms: fight, oppose, fight back, fight down, defend. Examples: "The senator said he would oppose the bill." "Don't fight it!."

(verb) protect or fight for as a champion. Synonyms: champion, defend.

(verb) be the defense counsel for someone in a trial. Synonyms: defend, represent. Example: "Ms. smith will represent the defendant."

(verb) state or assert. Synonyms: maintain, defend. Example: "He maintained his innocence."

(adj) attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring.