Hyphenation of defend

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word defend? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

de-fend

Definitions of defend:

1.
Argue or speak in defense of
She supported the motion to strike
2.
Be on the defensive
Act against an attack
3.
Protect against a challenge or attack
Hold that position behind the trees! Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
4.
Fight against or resist strongly
The senator said he would oppose the bill Don't fight it!
5.
Protect or fight for as a champion
6.
Be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
Ms. Smith will represent the defendant
7.
State or assert
He maintained his innocence

Synonyms of defend:

verb support, fend for, argue, reason
verb prevent, keep
verb guard, hold, protect
verb fight, oppose, fight back, fight down, fight, struggle
verb champion, back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support
verb represent
verb maintain, affirm

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