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defending

ADJECTIVE
defensive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
opposing
STRONG
averting conservative foiling forestalling preservative preventive thwarting
WEAK
arresting balking checking coping with frustrating guarding in opposition interrupting protecting resistive safeguarding uptight warding off withstanding
Antonyms
WEAK
undefensive unprotective unwary unwatchful
ADJECTIVE
on guard
Synonyms
WEAK
alert averting cautious checking expectant guarding preservative preventive protecting safeguarding vigilant warding off watchful withstanding
ADJECTIVE
opposed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anti antithetical averse disputed hostile inimical opposing
STRONG
battling clashing combating conflicting confronting controverting counter crossing denying disagreeing disputing exposing facing gainsaying objecting protesting repelling rival warring
WEAK
against allergic antipathetic antonymous at cross-purposes at odds contrary defensive dissentient enemy in opposition incompatible irreconcilable obstructive opposite restrictive up against
Antonyms
STRONGEST
friendly kind
WEAK
in favor of
ADJECTIVE
opposed/opposing
Synonyms
WEAK
against the grain allergic anti antipathetic antithetical antonymous at cross-purposes at odds averse battling clashing combating conflicting confronting contrary controverting counter crossing defensive denying disagreeing disputed disputing dissentient enemy exposing facing gainsaying hostile in opposition incompatible inimical irreconcilable objecting obstructive opposite protesting repelling restrictive rival up against warring
Antonyms
WEAK
aiding assisting compatible helping similar
ADJECTIVE
oppositional
Synonyms
WEAK
adversarial adverse against the grain allergic antagonistic anti antipathetic antithetical antonymous at cross-purposes at odds averse battling clashing combating conflicting confronting contrary controverting counter crossing defensive denying disagreeing disputed disputing dissentient enemy exposing facing gainsaying hostile in opposition incompatible inimical irreconcilable objecting obstructive opposed opposite protesting repelling restrictive rival up against warring
ADJECTIVE
preclusive
Synonyms
WEAK
defensive deterrent precautionary preventative protective
NOUN
insulation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
covering cushioning lining padding
STRONG
caulking furring packing taping
WEAK
cording isolating neutralizing protecting surrounding
NOUN
patrol
Synonyms
STRONGEST
garrison vigilance
STRONG
convoying escorting lookout policing protecting protection rounds safeguarding scouting sentinel spy watch watching
WEAK
patroler watchperson

Example Sentences

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The disrespect will only add to the motivation for the defending Division 1 champions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

The 125-107 Thunder victory gives the defending champions a two-games-to-none lead in a series that is scheduled for as many as seven games.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Apple’s foray into services, its constant striving to anticipate any features and peripherals that might let another rectangle maker steal a march on the iPhone, are all about defending the gold mine.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

In defending the inviolable status of Hollywood classics, Siskel and Ebert were taking a stand against messing with cultural artifacts.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

“I have, but I could make you all a target if I come. People think they are defending themselves, standing up for their people, but it’s all out of fear,” he told me.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani