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defend against

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defend someone or something against someone or something 
1. to stand against an attack; to provide a defense against attack. Don't worry, I will defend you against any muggers. We defended ourselves against the attack. The army defended the town against the enemy soldiers.
2. . to advocate the cause of someone or something against someone or something else. The lawyer defended her against the plaintiff. She defended the company against the suit.
See also: against, defend


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Pepper spray allows victims to defend themselves against an assailant There are sprays meant to defend against other humans, dogs, and even bears
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The judge also denied a request by Spears' father, James, and his lawyer to recover their legal costs to defend against the move.
 
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