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Enable (Words with friends)
SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)
SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)
"Defend" Definition
verb-transitive
Law To attempt to disprove or invalidate (an action or claim).
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Law To represent (a defendant) in a civil or criminal action.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Sports To attempt to prevent the opposition from scoring while playing in or near (a goal or area of a field, for example).
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Sports To be responsible for guarding (an opposing player).
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Sports To compete against a challenger in an attempt to retain (a championship).
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb-intransitive
Sports To play defense.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To make a defense.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb
To drive danger or attack away from .
Source: Merriam-Webster
To maintain or support in the face of argument or hostile criticism .
Source: Merriam-Webster
To prove (as a doctoral thesis) valid by answering questions in an oral exam.
Source: Merriam-Webster
To attempt to prevent an opponent from scoring at .
Source: Merriam-Webster
To act as attorney for.
Source: Merriam-Webster
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