Synonyms of defending

1 Syllable
war, screen, watch, guard, shield, save, mine, hold, fight
2 Syllables
caulking, patrol, contend, prevent, nourish, cording, house, resist, retain, avert, cover, entrench, bulwark, furring, uphold, withstand, foster, cherish, shelter, sustain, hedge, battle, maintain, patrols
3 Syllables
conserve, safeguard, opposed, panoply, patrolled, garrison, oppose, preserve, secure, fortify, espouse, insure
4 Syllables
insulations, preclusive, insulation, defensive, preventive
5 Syllables
oppositional