forfend | Definition of forfend

Synonyms and Antonyms of forfend

to drive danger or attack away from

a place of refuge where the settlers could forfend themselves from attack

Synonyms of forfend

bulwark, cover, defend, fence, fend, guard, keep, protect, safeguard, screen, secure, shield, ward

Words Related to forfend

oppose, resist, withstand

battle, contend, fight, war

conserve, preserve, save

buffer, palisade, picket, wall

Phrases Synonymous with forfend

Near Antonyms of forfend

beset, besiege, overrun

capitulate, cave, submit, yield

Antonyms of forfend

assail, assault, attack