English to English
verb
- argue or speak in defense of
She supported the motion to strike.
source: WordNet 3.0
- be on the defensive; act against an attack
source: WordNet 3.0
- protect against a challenge or attack
Hold that position behind the trees!.
Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks.
source: WordNet 3.0
- fight against or resist strongly
The senator said he would oppose the bill.
Don't fight it!.
source: WordNet 3.0
- protect or fight for as a champion
source: WordNet 3.0
- be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
Ms. Smith will represent the defendant.
source: WordNet 3.0
- state or assert
He maintained his innocence.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To ward or fend off; to drive back or away; to repel.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
verb
- [difénd] Magsanggalang; magtanggol
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
