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defending

UK
/dɪˈfɛndɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈfɛndɪŋ/

Translations

defendingnoun
UK
/dɪˈfendɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈfɛndɪŋ/
Gerundial use meaning ‘the act of defending’; uncountable.
Synonyms
advocacy
vindication
preservation
shielding
guarding
safeguarding
protection
defence
defense
defendinggerund / present participle
UK
/dɪˈfendɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈfɛndɪŋ/
More precise classification: present-participle adjective derived from the verb ‘defend’.
The defending champion played exceptionally well.
Защитный чемпион сыграл исключительно хорошо.
The team took a defending position to protect their lead.
Команда заняла оборонительную позицию, чтобы защитить свое лидерство.
Synonyms
safeguarding
shielding
protective
guarding
defendverb

defending

Gerund

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
станем на защиту
защищаться
оказывать сопротивление
Synonyms
maintain
justify
safeguard
support
shield
guard
protect
uphold
Antonyms
abandon
attack

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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