defended

Mr. Gladstone defended the ministerial action with spirit and effect.

Those who decided, have accepted the responsibility, and have defended their action.

She defended the weak because they were weak, whereas he would have had her defend the truth because it was the truth.

It was as if they blessed it, and as if they defended it also.

Donald defended himself; and if, in defending himself, he had taken a life, what then?

The man who defended such a movement was no better than himself.

She defended herself as far as she could, refusing to see anyone.

"You shouted school of sharks to me yourself," defended Greer.

Know, that innocence is defended with too strong a shield for thee to pierce!

He defended himself as well as he could, but was overpowered by numbers.