DEFENDS Synonyms
There are 24 synonyms of the word
defends.
(exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word defends. (close relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word defends. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEFENDS
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | preserves | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 2 | backs | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 3 | champions | nounn | ||||
| 4 | covers | verbv | ||||
| 5 | guards | nounn | ||||
| 6 | maintains | verbv | ||||
| 7 | protects | verbv | ||||
| 8 | screens | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | secures | verbv | ||||
| 10 | shelters | nounn | ||||
| 11 | shields | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 12 | supports | verbv | ||||
| 13 | upholds | verbv | ||||
| 14 | champion | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 15 | fight | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 16 | guard | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 17 | hold | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 18 | maintain | verbv | ||||
| 19 | oppose | verbv | ||||
| 20 | represent | verbv | ||||
Best Hypernyms For DEFENDS
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
defends, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (20)
affirm
argue
back
contend
endorse
fight
indorse
keep
preserves
prevent
protect
reason
struggle
support
guards
protects
safeguards
secures
shields
upholds
Phrases (2)
plump forplunk for
