Definitions for fend

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Spelling: [fend]
IPA: /fɛnd/

Fend is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 31 anagrams from letters in fend (defn).

Definitions for fend

verb (used with object)

  1. to ward off (often followed by off):
  2. to defend.

verb (used without object)

  1. to resist or make defense:
  2. to parry; fence.
  3. to shift; provide:

Origin of fend

1250-1300; Middle English fenden, aphetic variant of defenden to defend

Examples for fend

The Iraqi government had air power and resources available to rescue VIPs but left its cities under siege to fend for themselves.

He has not put us into His Universe and left us to fend for ourselves.

“Ordinarily, you see punch-counterpunch-punch,” as the attacked party tries to fend off the intruder, the former official said.

There were six of them, and after the death of her husband she had to fend for all.

In Arkansas, Democrat Mark Pryor is trying to fend off a strong challenge from Republican Tom Cotton.

"I don't know what you are talking about," I bluntly tried to fend off his implications.

I must tell you this: If you do this mad thing, you fend for yourself.

But in October, the United States turned to other parts of the battle, leaving the Yazidis largely to fend for themselves.

By jumping into the race, Lewis could force Emanuel to govern to the left to fend off her attacks.

You know I am not particularly tender; I've had to strike and to fend off.

Word Value for fend
Scrable

8

Words with friends

9

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