verb🔗ShareTo ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard."The student defended her answer during the debate, arguing it was correct. "militarywaractionpolicelawgovernmentstateessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb🔗ShareTo call a raise from the big blind."In the poker game, John defended his big blind. "gamebetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo ward off, repel (an attack or attacker)."The student bravely defended her answer during the debate, arguing against the opposing viewpoints. "militarywaractionpoliceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb🔗ShareTo prohibit, forbid."The school rules defend talking during class. "lawgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
