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fend Synonyms

Another word for fend

Choosing another word for fend depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To look after and provide for oneself without assistance from others (usually followed by 'for').

Usage Example

"Once the young birds leave the nest, they must quickly learn to shift for themselves in the wild."

Strong
shift
provide
manage
cope
get by
Weak
survive

• verb (Context 2)

To defend oneself from or ward off a blow, attack, or unwelcome attention (usually used with 'off').

Usage Example

"The spokesperson had to ward off off a series of pointed questions from journalists during the press conference."

Strongest
ward off
repel
Strong
parry
deflect
repulse
stave off
keep at bay
hold off
avert

Opposites of fend

The opposite of fend shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

invite
welcome
yield
surrender
submit
rely
depend
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• Nearby Words

fencesitter
fencewire
fencing
fend
fender
fenestraria
feni

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fend. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fend
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