Defensed: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ก๏ธ
defensed
[ dษชหfษnst ]
past tense
Defensed is the past tense of the verb 'defense', which means to protect or defend from harm or danger. While this form is rarely used in modern English, it can sometimes be found in legal or formal contexts. In sports, defensed typically refers to the actions taken to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The team defensed well to prevent any points.
- He defensed the castle against invaders.
- They defensed their rights in court.
Translations
Translations of the word "defensed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น defendido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคเฅเคทเคพ เคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช verteidigt
๐ฎ๐ฉ dipertahankan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐั ะธัะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ obroniony
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฒๅพกใใใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉfendu
๐ช๐ธ defendido
๐น๐ท savunulan
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐฉ์ด๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฏุงูุน
๐จ๐ฟ obranฤn
๐ธ๐ฐ brรกnenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ฒๅพก็
๐ธ๐ฎ obrnjeno
๐ฎ๐ธ vรถrรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัาะฐะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแชแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผdafiษ olunmuล
๐ฒ๐ฝ defendido
Etymology
The word 'defense' originates from the Latin 'defensare', which means to ward off or protect. This Latin term is derived from 'defendere', meaning to strike down or repel. The transition into Old French as 'defens' and later into Middle English as 'defens' showcases the evolution of the word through different linguistic influences. Historically, the idea of defense has been significant in various contexts, from military to legal realms. The verb form 'defense' emphasizes the action undertaken to safeguard against threats, a concept that has been essential to human civilization across cultures and ages.