FORFENDING Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

forfending

verb

present participle of forfend

as in protecting

to drive danger or attack away from a place of refuge where the settlers could forfend themselves from attack

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Despite frustration that the Legislature amended his original plan by protecting property taxes for schools, the governor still advocated for the amendment.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
The central bank's board voted unanimously late Monday to put Ueno Bank into resolution and hand its management to officials charged with assessing its finances and protecting its assets, the regulator said Tuesday.

— EMILIO SANABRIA, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026

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Her proposal calls for abolishing multiple government agencies that are critical to safeguarding our national security without providing definitive alternatives that would ensure their missions continue.

— Daniel Delgado, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
So basically, this sunscreen is not only pleasant to wear, but superb at safeguarding skin against damage.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of safeguarding

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Hundreds of protesters shielding the tent camp were dispersed by police using shields and some baton charges, the Reuters news agency reported.

— Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2026
Wakefield died a hero, shielding his infant son from Davis’ gun, the family said.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of shielding

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His administration has insisted that no armed federal officials would be guarding the polls on Election Day.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
The most successful animal artist of all time is surely Edwin Landseer (1802-1873), perhaps most recognizable for the four colossal sculptures of lions guarding the base of Nelson’s Column, in London’s Trafalgar Square.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

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