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    defend
    /dɪˈfɛnd/

    verb

    • 1. resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger: "we shall defend our island, whatever the cost" Similar protectguardsafeguardkeep from harmOpposite attack
    • 2. conduct the case for (the party being accused or sued) in a lawsuit: "he is a lawyer who specializes in defending political prisoners"

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