Fend synonyms and antonyms
fĕnd
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To oppose actively; fight, argue, or work against
yield (antonym)
To produce a return for effort or investment:
To keep from harm, damage, danger, evil, etc.; protect; save
attack (related)
To use force against in order to harm; start a fight with; strike out at with physical or military force; assault
(Electricity) to protect from the influence of
To behave or conduct oneself; act:
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).
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To protect (a goal, etc.) against scoring by an opponent
To keep from being curtailed or exposed to risk:
To ensure the safety or integrity of; protect or preserve:
To prevent from happening:
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To succeed (often clumsily) despite being il-equipped or untrained.
make-shift
allow (related)
To acknowledge; to accept as true; to concede; to accede to an opinion.
strike (related)
To come into contact with
thrive (related)
To grow vigorously or luxuriantly; improve physically
To offer resistance to; fight against:
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To cover (a piece of machinery) with a device to protect the operator
fight (related)
wean (related)
make trouble (related)
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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surrender (antonym)
To yield (oneself) to any influence, emotion, passion, or power.
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:
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