defend
VERB
/dɪ'fɛnd/
6 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH D
defend is a valid 6-letter word worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
D2E1F4E1N1D2
2 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 =11 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 22TRIPLE WORD → 33
MEANING
What does defend mean?
VERB · 7 SENSES
1
Argue or speak in defense of.
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2
State or assert.
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3
Protect against a challenge or attack.
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4
Be the defense counsel for someone in a trial.
“Ms. Smith will represent the defendant”
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5
Protect or fight for as a champion.
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6
Fight against or resist strongly.
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7
Be on the defensive; act against an attack.
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