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defend

verb

To keep safe from danger, attack, or harm: guard, preserve, protect, safeguard, secure, shield, ward. Archaic: fend. See attack
To support against arguments, attack, or criticism: apologize, justify, maintain, vindicate. Idioms: speak up for, stand up for, stick up for. See support

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