Verb
1. argue or speak in defense of;
"She supported the motion to strike"2. be on the defensive; act against an attack
3. protect against a challenge or attack;
"Hold that position behind the trees!""Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"4. fight against or resist strongly;
"The senator said he would oppose the bill""Don't fight it!"5. protect or fight for as a champion
6. be the defense counsel for someone in a trial;
"Ms. Smith will represent the defendant"7. state or assert;
"He maintained his innocence"