Sign in
Enter the word for search

defended

UK
/dɪˈfɛndɪd/
US
/dɪˈfɛndɪd/

Translations

defendedpast participle
Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of “defend”, meaning ‘protected against attack’.
The city was a well-defended fortress on the frontier.
Город представлял собой хорошо защищённую крепость на границе.
Additional translations
укреплённыйвоен.; в значении «fortified»
defendverb

defended

Past Simple

defended
Past Simple
defended
Past Participle
defending
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈfɛnd/
US
/dɪˈfɛnd/
The soldiers were ordered to defend the fortress.
Солдатам было приказано защищать крепость.
She had to defend her rights in court.
Ей пришлось отстаивать свои права в суде.
The team worked hard to defend their title.
Команда усердно работала, чтобы оборонять свой титул.
Additional translations
защищаться
станем на защиту
оказывать сопротивление
Synonyms
protect
guard
shield
support
safeguard
justify
maintain
uphold
Antonyms
attack
abandon

Definitions

defendedpast participle
Protected against attack or danger; equipped with defensive measures.
The city was a well-defended fortress on the frontier.
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.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries