Defend (7)
'defend' is the definition.
(protecting is a kind of defending)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for protect that I've seen before include "Defend" , "Keep from harm" , "Shield from danger" , "Keep safe" , "Safeguard" .)
'defend' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for guard that I've seen before include "One keeps watch" , "Escort" , "state of caution" , "Custodian" , "Sentinel" .)
'defend' is the definition.
(standing up for is a kind of defending)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for stand up for that I've seen before include "Support" , "champion" .)