Defending: meaning, definitions and examples

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defending

 

[ dษชหˆfษ›ndษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a legal context

Protecting oneself or someone else against a claim or accusation made in a court of law.

Synonyms

guarding, protecting, shielding

Examples of usage

  • He was defending himself against the charges brought against him.
  • The lawyer did a great job defending her client in court.
Context #2 | Verb

in a sports context

Attempting to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

Synonyms

guarding, protecting, shielding

Examples of usage

  • The goalkeeper did an excellent job defending the goal.
  • The team needs to work on their defending skills.
Context #3 | Noun

general context

The action of protecting or safeguarding something.

Synonyms

guarding, protection, safeguarding

Examples of usage

  • She put up a strong defending of her beliefs.
  • The defending of human rights is crucial in today's society.

Translations

Translations of the word "defending" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น defendendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค•เฅเคทเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ (raksha karna)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verteidigend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membela

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั…ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obrona

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้˜ฒๅพก (bลgyo)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉfendre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ defendiendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท savunma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉ์–ด (bang-eo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฏูุงุน (al-difa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brรกnฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ brรกnenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ฒๅซ (fรกngwรจi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ branjenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า“ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ•แƒ (datsva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผdafiษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ defendiendo

Etymology

The word 'defending' originates from the Old French word 'defendre', which comes from the Latin 'defendere' meaning 'to ward off, defend'. The concept of defending has been an essential part of human history, from defending against physical attacks to defending one's rights and beliefs. Throughout time, defending has been a fundamental aspect of law, sports, and everyday life.

See also: defence, defend, defendant, defendants, defended, defender, defenders, defendingly, defense, defensive.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,491 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.