Fend Synonyms and Antonyms
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Synonyms for Fend
To oppose actively; fight, argue, or work against
To keep from harm, damage, danger, evil, etc.; protect; save
(Electricity) to protect from the influence of
To behave or conduct oneself; act:
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To continue to get along; carry on; cope:
To provide for one's own needs; get along:
(Mil.) To stand in formation at (reveille, retreat, etc.)
To deflect or ward off (a fencing thrust, for example).
To protect (a goal, etc.) against scoring by an opponent
To keep from being curtailed or exposed to risk:
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To ensure the safety or integrity of; protect or preserve:
To succeed (often clumsily) despite being il-equipped or untrained.
To prevent from happening:
To offer resistance to; fight against:
Guard is defined as to keep safe, protect or cover.
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Also used with off: beat off
To turn or drive away.
To repel with discourtesy, coldness, indifference, etc.; refuse, reject, or rebuff
To protect or ensure the privacy or secrecy of (a telephone line, for example).
To happen or develop:
To keep from happening; prevent:
To furnish the means of support
To offer help or advice regarding (a product or service).
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Antonyms for Fend
To produce a return for effort or investment:
To yield (oneself) to any influence, emotion, passion, or power.
Words Related to Fend
To use force against in order to harm; start a fight with; strike out at with physical or military force; assault
To acknowledge; to accept as true; to concede; to accede to an opinion.
To come into contact with
To grow vigorously or luxuriantly; improve physically
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