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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Its nutrient-rich formula features a mix of Brazilian oils and is designed to make the hair healthier and more manageable by fighting frizz, adding shine and protecting it against damage from heat.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
In general, upper-class families were seen as responsible for protecting their servants from both physical illness and moral corruption.

— Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026

Definition of protecting

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And with Brown, VJ Edgecombe and Dean Wade on the roster, James would also be insulated from defending on the perimeter at a high volume.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
The defending champions made Kansas City their base camp for the tournament as the team began its quest to become back to back champions for the first time since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.

— PJ Green July 13, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

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In his view, this indicates that the US is likely to continue backing the acting president—at least for now—while prioritizing Venezuela’s stability and safeguarding its economic and oil interests.

— Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
While challenges like integration complexity exist, CC is a cornerstone for safe AI innovation, offering resilience against sophisticated threats and safeguarding privacy in the evolving digital landscape.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of safeguarding

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Their defensive work isn’t about shielding the back line, but about being proactive — Morocco were trying to launch a break here, but Rabiot stepped in to intercept and put France on the attack shortly before Mbappe curled home.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 July 2026
As a result, as premiums rise, so do subsidies, shielding many consumers from rising prices but also raising costs for the federal government.

— Rachel Spears — KFF Health News, STAT, 8 July 2026

Definition of shielding

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