represent vs defend

represent and defend both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
represent	No	No	Yes	No
defend	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, represent and defend are synonyms defined as:

represent (verb)	defend (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)	argue or speak in defense of
serve as a means of expressing something	state or assert
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol	be on the defensive; act against an attack
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance	protect against a challenge or attack
bring forward and present to the mind	protect or fight for as a champion
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality	fight against or resist strongly
create an image or likeness of	be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
play a role or part
perform (a play), especially on a stage
be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
be representative or typical for
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
form or compose
be typical of
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to