What is another word for Fending?

Pronunciation: [fˈɛndɪŋ] (IPA)

"Fending" means to protect or defend oneself from harm or danger. There are several synonyms for "fending," including shielding, guarding, safeguarding, securing, and fortifying. Shielding refers to the act of providing a barrier against harm or danger, while guarding means keeping watch over something to prevent harm. Safeguarding involves taking measures to prevent harm or damage, while securing means making something safe. Fortifying refers to making something stronger and more resilient. All of these synonyms for "fending" imply an active effort to protect oneself or someone or something else from harm, and choosing the right word depends on the context in which it is used.

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What are the hypernyms for Fending?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Fending

He had his right arm tightly round the yard; with the other, he appeared to be Fending himself from something on the other side of him, and further out upon the yard.
"The Ghost Pirates"
William Hope Hodgson
He rode down on the bucket, deftly balanced on the rim and Fending off the wall with one hand, and when he came up he was smiling.
"Shadow Mountain"
Dane Coolidge
But Soane, who knew his ways, coolly defeated the manoeuvre by Fending him off with his cane; and the Reverend Frederick was reduced to raising his eyes and hands to heaven in token of the joy which filled him at the sight of his old pupil.
"The Castle Inn"
Stanley John Weyman

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