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defend

UK
/dɪˈfɛnd/
US
/dɪˈfɛnd/

Translations

defendverb
defended
Past Simple
defended
Past Participle
defending
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈfɛnd/
US
/dɪˈfɛnd/
défendreEn contexte juridique.
The lawyer was hired to defend the accused in the trial.
L’avocat a été engagé pour défendre l’accusé lors du procès.
défendreAu sport et aux jeux, empêcher l’adversaire de marquer ou de gagner.
The team worked hard to defend their lead in the final minutes of the match.
L’équipe a travaillé dur pour défendre son avance dans les dernières minutes du match.
défendrePour conserver un titre, une position ou un statut face à des challengers.
The boxer will defend his heavyweight title next month.
Le boxeur défendra son titre des poids lourds le mois prochain.
défendreEmployer pour soutenir ou justifier une personne ou une idée critiquée ou attaquée.
She defended her friend when he was accused of cheating.
Elle a défendu son ami lorsqu’il a été accusé de tricherie.
The soldiers were ordered to defend the fortress against the enemy attack.
Les soldats ont reçu l’ordre de protéger la forteresse contre l’attaque ennemie.
Synonyms
maintain
uphold
protect
guard
shield
support
safeguard
justify
Antonyms
attack
abandon

Definitions

defendverb
To protect from harm or danger.
The soldiers were ordered to defend the fortress against the enemy attack.
To speak or write in support of someone or something that is being criticized or attacked.
She defended her friend when he was accused of cheating.
To attempt to prevent an opponent from scoring in a game or sport.
The team worked hard to defend their lead in the final minutes of the match.
To maintain or support a legal case in court.
The lawyer was hired to defend the accused in the trial.
To attempt to retain a title, position, or status by competing or fighting against challengers.
The boxer will defend his heavyweight title next month.
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