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DEFENDED Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word defended. (exact relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word defended. (close relations)
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defendsdefenderdefending

Best Alternative Words for DEFENDED

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1champion
verb, nounv, n
2fight
verb, nounv, n
3guard
verb, nounv, n
4hold
verb, nounv, n
5maintain
verbv
6oppose
verbv
7represent
verbv
8support
verb, nounv, n
9fend for
verbv
10fight back
verbv
11fight down
verbv

Best Hypernyms For DEFENDED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for defended, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (21)
affirm argue back contend endorse fight guarded indorse insured keep preserved prevent protect protected reason sheltered shielded struggle support safeguarded secured
Phrases (2)
plump forplunk for

Alternatives for CHAMPION

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