fended
fended is the simple past and past participle form of the verb fend, which means to defend, protect, or repel. The word is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts. For instance, “The soldiers fended off the attackers” indicates a literal defense action, whereas “She fended off criticism” implies resisting negative remarks or influences. The term can also imply the act of resisting or withstanding a challenge, as in “He fended his way through the crowded marketplace.”
The origin of fend dates back to Old English fendan, meaning “to defend, repulse, or provide for
In legal contexts, fended can appear in expressions like fended off claims, where a party successfully resists