defended
/dɪˈfɛn.dɪd/ adjective B1- Having defenses.
- In which the defendant responds to the allegations made against them, typically by filing a defense or counterclaim in court.
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The Cock defended himself by saying that he did this for the benefit of men, that they might rise in time for their labours.
The one fled away; the other stood his ground and defended himself with his stout right hand.
Douglas defended himself with the hammer, he might have left his mark upon the murderer before he dropped it on the mat.
As they walked home, Elizabeth related to Jane what she had seen pass between the two gentlemen; but though Jane would have defended either or both, had they appeared to be wrong, she could no more explain such behaviour than her sister.
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