Answer: DEFEND
AnswerCrossword Clue
DEFENDStand up for.
defendResist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger
defendSpeak or write in favor of (an action or person); attempt to justify
defendConduct the case for (the party being accused or sued) in a lawsuit
defend(in sports) Protect one's goal rather than attempt to score against one's opponents
defendCompete to retain (a title or seat) in a contest or election
defendto protect (to shield from harm, attack or injury)
DEFENDProtect against the other team scoring
DEFENDMake a case for
DEFENDAttempt to justify
DEFENDHold the fort, say
DEFENDGo to bat for
DEFENDEndure a siege
DEFENDProtect
DEFENDShield
DEFENDJustify.
DEFENDStick up for
DEFENDShield.
DEFENDProtect.
DEFENDUphold.
DEFENDPlay safety
DEFENDPresidential oath verb
DEFENDKeep safe
DEFENDRepresent in court
DEFENDGuard
DEFENDFight for
DEFENDAnswer the critics of
DEFENDTry to keep, as a title
DEFENDDo a goalkeeper's job
DEFENDStand up for
DEFENDTake measures to repel an attack