1. past tense and past participle of defend; protected from harm or danger
2. past tense and past participle of defend; supported or justified with arguments
3. past tense and past participle of defend; represented in court as a lawyer
Usage: legal

Examples

• The castle was well defended against enemy attacks.
• She defended her thesis successfully before the committee.
• The lawyer defended his client in court.
• He defended his decision to quit his job.
• The goalkeeper defended the net brilliantly.
• The soldiers defended their position all night.
• She defended her friend against unfair criticism.