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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Our work touches peoples’ lives by protecting the soil and water on their land.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Commercial decisions become more cautious because protecting the relationship takes precedence.

— Sanjay Ghare, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of protecting

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Over the years, the town was a major post for government forces defending Taiz.

— AHMED AL-HAJ, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Much of the discussion surrounding this week’s game centers around how the Georgia defense will go about defending Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of defending

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Never promoting renewable energy or safeguarding us with stronger regulation.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026
Indeed, protecting the kingdom increasingly means safeguarding not only its territory and airspace, but also the maritime corridors through which its economy reaches global markets.

— John Calabrese, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of safeguarding

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The feels-like temperature was 105 degrees, with umpires chugging water between innings and fans shielding their heads with giveaway towels on a cloudless day.

— Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old fire chief, died immediately while shielding his family from bullets.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of shielding

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At halftime, coaches showed players a clip of Williams, a 6-foot-9 forward who signed on a minimum contract, guarding the ball full court.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
MacPhee positions all 10 outfield players goal-side of the penalty spot, with his best aerial defenders zonally guarding the six-yard box around goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of guarding

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