Defenses: meaning, definitions and examples

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defenses

 

[ dษชหˆfษ›nsษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

The action of defending from or resisting attack.

Synonyms

guard, protection, safeguard

Examples of usage

  • He put up a solid defense against the opponent's offensive plays.
  • The team's defense was the key to their victory.
Context #2 | Noun

in law

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

Synonyms

argument, justification, plea

Examples of usage

  • The defense attorney presented a compelling argument in court.
  • The defendant's defense strategy was well-prepared.
Context #3 | Noun

general

The ability to protect oneself from harm or danger.

Synonyms

protection, safeguard, security

Examples of usage

  • She learned self-defense techniques to feel safer in the city.
  • Having a strong immune system is an important defense against illnesses.

Translations

Translations of the word "defenses" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น defesas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค•เฅเคทเคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verteidigungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pertahanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะพั€ะพะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obrony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้˜ฒๅพก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉfenses

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ defensas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท savunmalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉ์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูุงุนุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obrany

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obrany

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ฒๅพก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obrambe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ varnir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า“ะฐะฝั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผdafiษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ defensas

Etymology

The word 'defenses' originated from Middle English 'defense', which came from Old French 'defens', ultimately derived from Latin 'defensus', past participle of 'defendere' meaning 'to defend'. The concept of defense has always been crucial in human history, from protecting territories in wars to defending oneself in legal matters.

See also: defenseless, defenselessly, defensibility, defensible, defensively, defensiveness, indefensible.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,126 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.