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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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 An empty hour might be worth protecting from your own good intentions.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
The reforms are aimed at better protecting victims of domestic violence and stalking.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of protecting

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Lawmakers and school districts have raised concerns over federal agents' presence outside schools or near school bus stops, with the federal government frequently defending its actions.

— Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
The county paid about $112 million in settlements defending the department in the 2024-25 fiscal year alone.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of defending

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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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Advocates feel that the backward process left them unable to confirm whether the company was delivering on its promises and fully shielding ordinary customers from data center costs.

— Emily Jones, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
And for both regional and European officials present, there was a deep sense of uncertainty regarding Washington and its commitment to shielding putative allies from attack.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of shielding

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On November 6, 1956, British and French troops were scything through Port Said, the Egyptian city guarding the entrance to one of the world’s most-important waterways.

— David Averre, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026
His administration has insisted that no armed federal officials would be guarding the polls on Election Day.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

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