defended

Definitions

Resisted an attack or protected from harm or danger.

Upheld or justified an argument, position, or claim against opposition.

Examples

The lawyer successfully defended his client in court.

The soldiers defended the fortress against the invading army.

She defended her decision to quit the job despite the criticism.

Synonyms

protected guarded shielded fortified supported championed upheld

Antonyms

attacked abandoned exposed vulnerable neglected deserted assailed