Defend has 8 synonyms including support, champion, hold. Opposite words include assail and attack. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with defend by meaning or context.
Defend contains 6 letters: 2 vowels (E) and 4 consonants (D, F, N). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Defend scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: F (4 pts). At 6 letters, defend fits most board positions and pairs well with existing tiles. With 2 vowels and 4 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
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The most common synonyms for defend are support, champion, hold, represent, fight. In total, there are 8 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of defend include assail, attack, prosecute.
Yes, defend is a valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 12 points.
Defend has 6 letters: 2 vowels (E) and 4 consonants (D, F, N).