Defendingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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defendingly
[ dɪˈfɛndɪŋli ]
in a defensive manner
In a way that is intended to protect someone or something from harm or attack. It involves justifying or explaining one's actions or beliefs when they are being challenged or criticized.
Synonyms
apologetically, justifyingly, protectively
Examples of usage
- She spoke defendingly, trying to explain her actions.
- He reacted defendingly when his ideas were questioned.
- The player stood defendingly, ready to protect the goal.
Translations
Translations of the word "defendingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 defensivamente
🇮🇳 रक्षात्मक रूप से
🇩🇪 verteidigend
🇮🇩 dengan defensif
🇺🇦 захисно
🇵🇱 defensywnie
🇯🇵 守備的に
🇫🇷 défensivement
🇪🇸 defensivamente
🇹🇷 savunmacı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 방어적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل دفاعي
🇨🇿 obranně
🇸🇰 obranným spôsobom
🇨🇳 防御地
🇸🇮 defenzivno
🇮🇸 varnandi
🇰🇿 қорғаныс
🇬🇪 დაცვით
🇦🇿 müdafiə olunaraq
🇲🇽 defensivamente
Word origin
The adverb 'defendingly' has its origin in the verb 'defend', which can be traced back to the Latin word 'defendere', meaning 'to ward off, defend'. Over time, the adverb form 'defendingly' emerged to describe actions or behaviors related to defense or protection.
See also: defence, defend, defendant, defendants, defended, defender, defenders, defending, defense, defensive.