100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "defend"

Definition

The verb defend means to protect from harm or danger, to support or uphold a cause, argument, or individual, or to resist an attack or challenge.

Synonyms

• Protect
• Guard
• Shield
• Support
• Uphold
• Justify
• Advocate
• Maintain
• Resist
• Counter

Antonyms

• Attack
• Abandon
• Oppose
• Forsake
• Betray
• Surrender
• Neglect
• Deny
• Accuse
• Criticize

Examples

1. The lawyer will defend her client in court tomorrow.
2. He felt the need to defend his beliefs during the debate.
3. The soldiers were trained to defend their country at all costs.
4. She always stands up to defend her friends in difficult situations.
5. The coach had to defend his tactics after the team's loss.
6. In times of crisis, it’s important to defend your values.
7. They hired a security team to defend their property.
8. It’s crucial to defend your position with solid evidence.
9. The president vowed to defend the rights of all citizens.
10. She made a compelling argument to defend her point of view.
11. The knight's duty was to defend the castle from invaders.
12. He had to defend his thesis in front of the panel.
13. They rallied to defend their community from unjust laws.
14. The teacher encouraged students to defend their ideas confidently.
15. She felt compelled to defend her family's honor.
16. The athlete must defend his title in the upcoming match.
17. It’s difficult to defend an unpopular opinion, but it's necessary.
18. The organization works to defend wildlife habitats.
19. He prepared to defend his research findings at the conference.
20. The fire department is trained to defend lives and property during emergencies.
21. They formed a group to defend freedom of speech.
22. The police were called to defend the protesters' right to assemble.
23. She wrote an article to defend her stance on climate change.
24. The team will defend their championship title this season.
25. He didn’t hesitate to defend his friend from bullies.
26. The activists marched to defend human rights.
27. She had to defend her decision to take a year off.
28. The firm hired experts to defend against cyber attacks.
29. He wanted to defend his reputation after the accusations.
30. The coach will defend the strategies used in the game.
31. They were ready to defend their ideas during the board meeting.
32. The soldiers were ordered to defend the perimeter of the base.
33. He felt it was his duty to defend his family's legacy.
34. The statement was made to defend the company's actions.
35. She stood up to defend her beliefs in front of the crowd.
36. The lawyer had to defend the evidence presented in court.
37. He will always defend those who cannot defend themselves.
38. The organization aims to defend endangered species.
39. The general gave orders to defend their position at all costs.
40. She needed to defend her choice of career to her parents.
41. The software was developed to defend against malware.
42. He prepared to defend his investments during the financial crisis.
43. The troops were deployed to defend the city from invasion.
44. She found herself needing to defend her actions to her peers.
45. The essay aimed to defend the importance of education.
46. He was determined to defend the truth at any cost.
47. The organization will defend the rights of workers.
48. The student had to defend her project to the class.
49. The union is here to defend workers' rights.
50. They must defend their thesis against critical feedback.
51. The community came together to defend their local park.
52. She felt it necessary to defend her choice of lifestyle.
53. The military was called in to defend the borders.
54. He will defend his title in the championship next month.
55. She wanted to defend her right to express her opinions.
56. He had to defend his research against skepticism.
57. The coach had to defend the player's performance to the media.
58. The child learned to defend himself against bullies.
59. They organized a rally to defend their beliefs.
60. She was prepared to defend her work against criticism.
61. The scientist worked tirelessly to defend her conclusions.
62. The army was called to defend the nation in times of war.
63. The journalist wrote a piece to defend freedom of expression.
64. He will always defend his friends when they are in trouble.
65. The council met to defend their decision on the new policy.
66. She made sure to defend her point with solid arguments.
67. The lawyer's job is to defend her client’s innocence.
68. He felt the need to defend his position against the critics.
69. The tribe worked to defend their ancestral lands.
70. The team will defend their title in the national competition.
71. The activist group was formed to defend civil liberties.
72. She needed to defend her perspective during the discussion.
73. The soldiers trained to defend their homeland.
74. He was quick to defend his theory in front of the skeptics.
75. They gathered to defend their community against unjust policies.
76. She took a stand to defend her right to vote.
77. The committee was tasked with finding ways to defend the budget.
78. He was proud to defend his family’s honor.
79. The organization seeks to defend the rights of minorities.
80. The lawyer had to defend the client against serious charges.
81. She felt compelled to defend her friend’s actions.
82. The team worked hard to defend their championship title.
83. He was prepared to defend his research at the conference.
84. The citizens united to defend their neighborhood from crime.
85. She gave a speech to defend her beliefs on education.
86. The initiative aims to defend the environment from pollution.
87. The athlete trained rigorously to defend his title.
88. He will always defend the people he cares about.
89. The organization is committed to defend animal rights.
90. The parents came together to defend their children's education.
91. The lawyer's job is to defend justice and fairness.
92. They needed to defend their findings against criticism.
93. The community worked hard to defend their cultural heritage.
94. She felt it was necessary to defend her artistic choices.
95. The team must defend their lead in the championship.
96. He stood firm to defend his beliefs during the discussion.
97. The military was mobilized to defend the nation's interests.
98. She wrote a book to defend her theory on history.
99. They united to defend their rights and freedoms.
100. The team will defend their strategy in the upcoming meeting.