defend

to win a title or championship again that one currently holds

to succeed in protecting something from attack

to protect something in a way that produces the intended result

to protect a place with a large number of soldiers or weapons

to protect something correctly or appropriately

to protect something sufficiently against attack

to protect a place with a small number of soldiers or weapons

to support or argue for something with great conviction

to support or argue for something with physical strength or energy

to support or argue for something in an energetic and engaged way

to support or argue for something in front of other people

to support or argue for something with intense emotion or energy

to support or argue for something in a forceful and determined way

to support or argue for something with strong feelings or belief

to support or argue for something in a strong and effective way

to support or argue for something in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner

to support or argue for something in a very loyal and committed manner

to support or argue for something in a resolutely firm and unwavering way

to support or argue for something with great courage or determination

to support or argue for something in a brave and determined way

used to indicate the source of an attack or criticism