defend against
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used to indicate the source of an attack or criticism
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- She successfully defended herself against an attack from someone larger and stronger.
- She had to defend her department against accusations of incompetence.
- The champion successfully defended his title against the top challenger.
- It's crucial to defend your computer against malware and viruses.
- The army was positioned to defend the border against invasion.
- Getting vaccinated helps the body defend against serious diseases.
- The lawyer will defend his client against all charges.
- The company is taking measures to defend itself against a hostile takeover.
- A mother bear will fiercely defend her cubs against any predator.
- You must learn how to defend your ideas against criticism during the debate.