support vs defend

support is a noun but defend is not a noun.

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

As verbs, support and defend are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of support include fend for.

As verbs, defend is a hyponym of support; that is, defend is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than support:

Other hyponyms of support include guarantee, warrant, champion.

support (noun)	defend (noun)
aiding the cause or policy or interests of
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
documentary validation
a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
any device that bears the weight of another thing
supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
the financial means whereby one lives
financial resources provided to make some project possible

support (verb)	defend (verb)
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts	argue or speak in defense of
put up with something or somebody unpleasant	state or assert
adopt as a belief	be on the defensive; act against an attack
argue or speak in defense of	protect against a challenge or attack
be a regular customer or client of	protect or fight for as a champion
be the physical support of; carry the weight of	fight against or resist strongly
play a subordinate role to (another performer)	be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
support materially or financially
give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
be behind; approve of
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm