Scrabble & Words with friends points
- defend is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
- defend is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
- defend is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12
Definition of defend
- argue or speak in defense of (verb)
Synonyms
- fend for
- support
- state or assert (verb)
Synonyms
- maintain
- protect against a challenge or attack (verb)
Synonyms
- guard
- hold
- be the defense counsel for someone in a trial (verb)
Examples
- Ms. Smith will represent the defendant
Synonyms
- represent
- protect or fight for as a champion (verb)
Synonyms
- champion
- fight against or resist strongly (verb)
Synonyms
- fight
- fight back
- fight down
- oppose
- be on the defensive; act against an attack (verb)
See definition of defend in Merriam Webster