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What is the opposite of attacked?

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To have provided assistance to someone or something
“Her friends helped whenever they could as she recovered from her illness.”
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Opposite of past tense for to take violent or aggressive action against
“He executed an upper block to defend a hit and counter-attacked with a reverse punch.”
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Opposite of past tense for to confront through the use of military force
“The elves flanked their dwarven brethren to help defend the castle against the onslaught from the orcs.”
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(praised) Opposite of past tense for to criticize or oppose fiercely and publicly
“Many would praise him for his benevolent deeds.”
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(defended) Opposite of past tense for to criticize or oppose fiercely and publicly
“While Robin's actions were seen as criminal in the eyes of the rich, the poor would defend his deeds and regard them as an act of God.”
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Opposite of past tense for to apply oneself to, or start work on, a given task or issue
“We must resist the urge to jump straight into a project without first understanding the value and benefits it will bring to the business.”
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(usually of a disease or condition) Opposite of past tense for to affect adversely
“Eating a healthy and balanced meal will help to protect against all forms of malnutrition.”
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