Defence: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ก๏ธ
defence
[ dษชหfษns ]
legal
The action of defending from or resisting attack.
Synonyms
protection, safeguard, security, shield
Examples of usage
- He was forced to shoot in self-defence.
- The country needs a strong defence strategy to protect its borders.
sports
The action or sport of defending one's goal against the opposition.
Synonyms
backline, guarding, protection
Examples of usage
- The team's defence was solid throughout the game.
- She plays in the defence position for the soccer team.
Translations
Translations of the word "defence" in other languages:
๐ต๐น defesa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคเฅเคทเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Verteidigung
๐ฎ๐ฉ pertahanan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐั ะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ obrona
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฒๅพก (ใผใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท dรฉfense
๐ช๐ธ defensa
๐น๐ท savunma
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐฉ์ด (bang-eo)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏูุงุน
๐จ๐ฟ obrana
๐ธ๐ฐ obrana
๐จ๐ณ ้ฒๅพก (fรกngyรน)
๐ธ๐ฎ obramba
๐ฎ๐ธ vรถrn
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัาะฐะฝัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแชแแ (tavdacva)
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผdafiษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ defensa
Word origin
The word 'defence' originated in Middle English from the Old French word 'defens', which comes from the Latin 'defendere', meaning 'to ward off'. The concept of defence has been crucial throughout history, from protecting oneself in battle to safeguarding borders of nations.
See also: defend, defendant, defendants, defended, defender, defenders, defending, defendingly, defense, defensive.