Forfend — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /fȯr-ˈfend/ for·fend

Meaning & Definition of Forfend

Forfend (verb)

  1. forbid
  2. to ward off, prevent
  3. protect, preserve

Forfend (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to drive danger or attack away from

    "a place of refuge where the settlers could forfend themselves from attack"

    similar: bulwark, cover, defend, fence, fend, guard, keep, protect, safeguard, screen, secure, shield, ward, stand up for
    related: avert, prevent, oppose, resist, withstand, battle, contend, fight, war, conserve, preserve, save, buffer, palisade, picket, wall
    opposite: assail, assault, attack
    near: bombard, storm, beset, besiege, overrun, capitulate, cave, submit, yield

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Forfend

The most common words with a similar meaning to Forfend:

bulwark, cover, defend, fence, fend, guard, keep, protect, safeguard, screen, secure, shield, ward, stand up for

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Forfend

Words with the opposite meaning of Forfend:

assail, assault, attack

Related Words for Forfend

avert, prevent, oppose, resist, withstand, battle, contend, fight, war, conserve, preserve, save, buffer, palisade, picket, wall

Near Antonyms of Forfend

bombard, storm, beset, besiege, overrun, capitulate, cave, submit, yield

Word Forms of Forfend

Inflections: forfended, forfending, forfends

Origin & Etymology of Forfend

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Forfend

What does "Forfend" mean?

"Forfend" means forbid. As a verb, it is defined as: forbid.

What is another word for "Forfend"?

Other words for "Forfend" include bulwark, cover, defend, fence, fend, guard, keep and protect. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Forfend" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Forfend"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Forfend". Common alternatives include bulwark, cover, defend, fence, fend, guard, keep, protect, safeguard and screen.

What is the opposite of "Forfend"?

Antonyms of "Forfend" include assail, assault and attack. Near antonyms include bombard, storm, beset and besiege.

How do you use "Forfend" in a sentence?

Examples of "Forfend" in a sentence: "a place of refuge where the settlers could forfend themselves from attack".

Is "Forfend" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Forfend" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Forfend"?

"Forfend" is pronounced /fȯr-ˈfend/ and divided into syllables as for·fend.

What is the origin of the word "Forfend"?

First known use: 14th century.