Guard against assault (6)
I believe the answer is:
defend
(Other definitions for defend that I've seen before include "Protect - guard" , "Protect against challenge or attack" , "Maintain against attack" , "Shield" , "Champion" .)
I believe the answer is:
defend
(Other definitions for defend that I've seen before include "Protect - guard" , "Protect against challenge or attack" , "Maintain against attack" , "Shield" , "Champion" .)