defend 6
verbdomain: v society
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
Examples
- 1.Ms. Smith will represent the defendant
Synonyms
- represent 8
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
No relations on this side
EnglishAntonym
prosecute 2
verb
bring a criminal action against (in a trial)
Derivationally related form
defence 3
noun
the defendant and his legal advisors collectively
defendant 1
noun
a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
