fending

[fend-ing]

fending Definition

• 1. defending oneself or something against attack or criticism
• 2. taking care of oneself without help from others

Using fending: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fending" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She was fending off the reporters' questions.

• Example

  He is good at fending for himself.

• Example

  The company is fending off competition from its rivals.

fending Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fending

• defending
• protecting
• guarding
• shielding
• preserving

Antonyms for fending

• attacking
• offending

Phrases with fending

• fend off

  to defend oneself or something against attack or criticism

  Example

  She had to fend off the accusations against her.

• fend for oneself

  to take care of oneself without help from others

  Example

  After his parents died, he had to fend for himself.

• fend away

  to keep someone or something away by defending oneself or something

  Example

  She had to fend away the attackers with a stick.

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Summary: fending in Brief

'Fending' [fend-ing] refers to defending oneself or something against attack or criticism, and taking care of oneself without help from others. It can be used in phrases like 'fend off' and 'fend for oneself.' Examples include 'She was fending off the reporters' questions' and 'He is good at fending for himself.'