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Phonetic Respelling: [ dih-fend ]

Definition: Play

verb. to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections

Sentence: Play Play

He vigorouslydefendedhis thesis on the causes of war.

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He vigorously defended his thesis on the causes of war.

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Carmen defended Dani in the grove behind the party. Who did Carmen kill with the knife dipped in poison?

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Who defended the Amistad Africians when the case was taken to the United States Supreme Court on February 21, 1841?

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The loyalist defended the goverment's policies.

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The editor defended the redaction of the victims names from the news article.

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What leader defended Onewhisker when they were told about how Onewhisker was to be leader of WindClan?

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Dmitri defended his monology.

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Who defended Grumps?

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Who defended Claudia when her parents were called by the principal?

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Who defended Nora and Stephen at the meeting?

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Who defended Harry first over his necklace?

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Many soldiers defended the country.

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Peter defended Anne's father by calling him what?

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What was Dudley going to do when he found the damsel who defended him?

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Why did King George III stand up for Benjamin even though Benjamin had defended the rebels?

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Synonyms: Play

justified; upheld; maintained

Antonyms: Play

attacked; abandoned

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