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verb
keep from happening or continuing
Synonyms for defended against
verb
keep from happening or continuing
- prohibitstar
- rule outstar
- thwartstar
- forbidstar
- restrictstar
- hamperstar
- haltstar
- forestallstar
- avoidstar
- restrainstar
- hinderstar
- avertstar
- stopstar
- impedestar
- inhibitstar
- barstar
- precludestar
- counterstar
- limitstar
- blockstar
- obstructstar
- retardstar
- balkstar
- interceptstar
- repressstar
- debarstar
- anticipatestar
- coolstar
Antonyms for defended against
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verb
prevent
Synonyms
verb
prevent
- rule outstar
- thwartstar
- avertstar
- forestallstar
- avoidstar
- precludestar
- foilstar
- counteractstar
- anticipatestar
- haltstar
- obstructstar
- prohibitstar
- forbidstar
- obviatestar
- restrictstar
- hamperstar
- checkstar
- debarstar
- repressstar
- arreststar
- restrainstar
- coolstar
- hinderstar
- balkstar
- damstar
- stopstar
- inhibitstar
- corkstar
Antonyms
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More words related to defended against
verb. keep from happening or continuing
- keep lid on
- limit
- nip in the bud
- obstruct
- obviate
- preclude
- prohibit
- put a stop to
- put an end to
- repress
- restrain
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