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defend

verb
  1. argue or speak in defense of
    support
  2. state or assert
    maintain
  3. fight against or resist strongly
    fight
  4. be on the defensive
  5. protect against a challenge or attack
    guard
  6. protect or fight for as a champion
    champion
  7. be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
    “Ms. Smith will represent the defendant”
    represent