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defending

UK
/dɪˈfɛndɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈfɛndɪŋ/

Translations

defendingnoun
UK
/dɪˈfendɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈfɛndɪŋ/
Gerundial use meaning ‘the act of defending’; uncountable.
défenseDans le sport.
Their defending was poor in the second half, and they conceded three goals.
Leur défense a été mauvaise en deuxième mi-temps, et ils ont encaissé trois buts.
Effective defending is essential to any successful legal strategy.
Une défense efficace est essentielle à toute stratégie juridique réussie.
Synonyms
advocacy
defense
defence
protection
safeguarding
guarding
shielding
preservation
vindication
defendinggerund / present participle
UK
/dɪˈfendɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈfɛndɪŋ/
More precise classification: present-participle adjective derived from the verb ‘defend’.
défendantParticipe présent employé comme adjectif.
The defending champion was determined to retain her title in the upcoming tournament.
La championne défendant son titre était déterminée à le conserver lors du prochain tournoi.
Synonyms
shielding
protective
guarding
safeguarding
defendverb

defending

Gerund

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.
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.
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.
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.
Synonyms
justify
protect
uphold
guard
shield
support
safeguard
maintain
Antonyms
attack
abandon

Definitions

defendingnoun
The act or practice of protecting someone or something from attack or criticism.
Effective defending is essential to any successful legal strategy.
The action of preventing an opposing player or team from scoring in a sport.
Their defending was poor in the second half, and they conceded three goals.
defendinggerund / present participle
Acting in protection or support of someone or something.
The defending champion was determined to retain her title in the upcoming tournament.
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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