d 2 e 1 f 4 e 1 n 1 d 2 e 1 d 2
8 letters · 14 points in Scrabble
Meaning
verb argue or speak in defense of
verb be on the defensive; act against an attack
verb protect against a challenge or attack
originEtymology tree English defend English -ed English defended From defend + -ed.
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