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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The bolts attaching this structure to the bottom of the spacecraft were then covered by plugs protecting them from the friction of re-entry.

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
That was followed by the PUC approving ERCOT’s proposal on how to connect large electricity users such as AI data centers while protecting the reliability of the grid via provisions for LVRT and load smoothing.

— Drew Robb, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026

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Reports of a Funding Shortfall After months of silence, Romanian media reported in June that the Romanian state did not have sufficient funds to proceed with defending Barbosu's case at CAS.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The case has drawn political reactions from across the spectrum, with opposition politicians demanding full accountability and members of the governing coalition defending the officers involved.

— Reuters, NBC news, 21 July 2026

Definition of defending

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During the Thursday stop, Abbott called for a roof fortification grant program, comparing the plan to roof-safeguarding programs that have been established in other states.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
But that framing ignores a few factors, as was pointed out to Deadline by the leader of one suitor committed to safeguarding the company’s unique, cinephile-forward culture.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 July 2026

Definition of safeguarding

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Term life provides protection during peak earning years, shielding a family if the worst happens before the plan has matured.

— Ardi Shita, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
With shades shielding his eyes and his curls noticeably straightened and stretched out, Kelly looked almost unrecognizable sitting on a bench in the middle of the park.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

Definition of shielding

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At trainings—held online, and in kitchens, basements, and alleyways—people were taught what to do if they were denied an acta, and how to handle the militares guarding the premises.

— Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
There is a scene where a couple of the characters who were guarding the portal had embroidery in their shoes.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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