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defend against

VERB
prevent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
avert avoid bar block counter forbid forestall halt hamper hinder impede inhibit limit preclude prohibit put an end to restrain restrict rule out stop thwart ward off
STRONG
anticipate arrest baffle balk check chill cool cork counteract dam debar foil forfend frustrate intercept interdict interrupt obstruct obviate repress retard
WEAK
dead-end head off hold back hold off keep lid on nip in the bud put a stop to shut out stave off turn aside
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advance aid allow approve assist continue encourage facilitate forward free help let go open permit promote push release support
STRONG
abet heat liberate warm
WEAK
cause
VERB
stave
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anticipate avert avoid counteract foil forestall halt hold off preclude put an end to rule out thwart ward off
STRONG
arrest baffle balk bar block check chill cool cork counter dam debar forbid forfend frustrate hamper hinder impede inhibit intercept interdict interrupt limit obstruct obviate prohibit repress restrain restrict retard stop ward
WEAK
head off hold back keep lid on nip in the bud put a stop to shut out stave off turn aside
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid assist forward help support
STRONG
abet advance allow approve continue encourage expedite facilitate free heat let go liberate open permit promote push release unblock warm

Example Sentences

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“You’re not going to vibecode to defend against threats.”

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

The deal includes air-defense systems, radar and Patriot PAC-3 missiles aimed at helping the allies defend against Iranian attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

That ultimately preventing van Dijk from being able to come across to defend against goalscorer Kvaratskhelia.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Hsiao plans to explore how these dietary changes influence the human gut microbiome and whether they could also help defend against other infectious bacteria.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

The cause the forces of good are fighting to defend against the forces of evil is hopeless.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton