DEFENDING Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word defending. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word defending. (close relations)

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Best Alternative Words for DEFENDING


Rank	Word	Save?	More Syns..	Usage	Type
1	protecting				verbv
2	shielding				nounn
3	supporting				adjectiveadj
4	championing				verbv
5	guarding				verbv
6	safeguarding				verb, nounv, n
7	securing				verb, adjectivev, adj
8	sheltering				verb, adjectivev, adj
9	upholding				verb, adjectivev, adj
10	champion				verb, nounv, n
11	fight				verb, nounv, n
12	guard				verb, nounv, n
13	hold				verb, nounv, n
14	maintain				verbv
15	oppose				verbv
16	represent				verbv
17	support				verb, nounv, n
18	fend for				verbv
19	fight back				verbv
20	fight down				verbv

Best Hypernyms For DEFENDING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for defending, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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Phrases (2)

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