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defense

/dɪˈfɛns/

defensenoun

defenses

/dɪˈfɛns/

Translations

защита

The defense of the castle was strong.

Защита замка была сильной.

оборона

The team's defense was crucial in winning the game.

Оборона команды была решающей в победе в игре.

оправдание

His defense in court was convincing.

Его оправдание в суде было убедительным.

Additional translations

оборонительная позиция

защитная мера

защитная стратегия

Definitions

The action of defending from or resisting attack.

The castle's defense was strong enough to withstand the siege.

The case presented by or on behalf of the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit.

The defense argued that the evidence was insufficient to convict the defendant.

A means of protecting something from attack.

The city built a new flood defense to protect against rising water levels.

The team or players in a sport who are responsible for preventing the opposing team from scoring.

The defense played exceptionally well, preventing any goals from being scored.

A justification or argument in support of something.

In defense of his actions, he explained that he was only following orders.

The act of attempting to retain a championship or title previously won.

Her first title defense will take place in June.

The aggregate of a nation's military forces, weaponry, and strategic resources used to protect itself against external threats; national defense.

Government officials debated whether additional funds should be allocated to defense.

Synonyms

defensive action

Antonyms

defenseverb

defensed

Past Simple

defensed

Past Participle

defensing

Gerund

Rare, chiefly dialectal or sports jargon meaning 'to defend'.

Definitions

To provide defense for; to defend or protect.

The shortstop skillfully defensed the bunt down the third-base line.

defenseadjective

/dɪˈfɛns/

Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to defense, especially in military, legal, or sports contexts (e.g., defense budget, defense strategy).

Definitions

Relating to or intended for defense, protection, or resisting attack.

The government's defense policy prioritizes cyber security.