FENDING Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word fending. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word fending. (close relations)

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Definition of FENDING

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Best Alternative Words for FENDING


Rank	Word	Save?	More Syns..	Usage	Type
1	defending				verb, adjectivev, adj
2	protecting				verbv
3	shielding				nounn
4	guarding				verbv
5	preserving				verb, adjectivev, adj
6	safeguarding				verb, nounv, n
7	securing				verb, adjectivev, adj
8	sheltering				verb, adjectivev, adj
9	upholding				verb, adjectivev, adj
10	resist				verbv
11	stand				verb, nounv, n

Best Hypernyms For FENDING

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

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FENDING Synonyms

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