DEFENDS Antonyms
There are 16 antonyms of the word
defends.
(opposite meanings)
Best Opposite Words For DEFENDS
| Rank | Word | Save? | Synonyms.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | abuses | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 2 | assails | verbv | ||||
| 3 | assaults | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 4 | attacks | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 5 | capitulates | verbv | ||||
| 6 | challenges | nounn | ||||
| 7 | compromises | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 8 | contests | nounn | ||||
| 9 | criticizes | verbv | ||||
| 10 | opposes | verbv | ||||
| 11 | strikes | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 12 | surrenders | verbv | ||||
| 13 | undermines | verbv | ||||
| 14 | weakens | verbv | ||||
| 15 | attack | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 16 | prosecute | verbv |
Alternatives for ABUSES
Words (47)
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Alternatives for ASSAULTS
Words (54)
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