Defended, past participle of defend. Synonyms in the same form.
Protect
protected, guarded, preserved, safe-guarded, shielded, secured, vindicated, fenced, warded, sheltered, covered, harbored, screened
Fight
opposed, fended
Maintain
maintained, supported, championed, asserted, justified, advocated, excused, espoused, warranted
Other
fortified, represented, answered
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