defend

A verb used to indicate the act of protecting someone or something from attack, harm, or criticism, or to argue in support of a position.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по защите кого-либо или чего-либо от нападения, вреда или критики, или для аргументации в поддержку какой-либо позиции.esVerbo que se usa para señalar la acción de proteger a alguien o algo de un ataque, daño o crítica, o para argumentar a favor de una posición o causa.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de protéger quelqu'un ou quelque chose contre une attaque, un danger ou une critique, ou pour soutenir une position par des arguments.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas vor Angriff, Schaden oder Kritik zu schützen oder eine Position argumentativ zu vertreten.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de proteger alguém ou algo de ataque, dano ou crítica, ou de argumentar em apoio a uma posição.zh用于表示保护某人或某物免受攻击、伤害或批评，或为某立场辩护、支持的动作。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على حماية شخص أو شيء من الهجوم أو الأذى أو النقد، أو للدفاع عن رأي أو موقف وتأييده بالحجة.

1. Protect from harm B1 formal

   To protect someone or something from attack, danger, or injury.

   • The soldiers defended the city from the enemy.
   • She defended her friend against the bullies.
   • The dog defended its owner from the intruder.

   ruЗащищатьesProteger de dañofrdéfendre, protéger contre un dangerdeverteidigenptDefenderzh保护arيحمي

   Synonyme: guardpreserveprotectsafeguardsecuresheltershield

   Antonyme: assailassaultattackendangerimperiljeopardize

2. Support an argument B2 formal

   To argue in support of something, especially when it is being criticized.

   • The lawyer defended her client in court.
   • He defended his decision to the board of directors.
   • She defended her thesis with strong evidence.

   ruЗащищатьesdefender una posturafrdéfendre (une position, une idée)deVerteidigenptDefenderzh辩护arالدفاع عن الرأي

   Synonyme: advocatebackchampionjustifysubstantiatesupportupholdvindicate

   Antonyme: assailattackcriticize

3. Sports: prevent scoring B1 informal

   In sports, to try to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

   • The team defended well throughout the match.
   • He defended the goal with a spectacular save.
   • They defended their title successfully in the championship.

   ruЗащищатьesDefender (en deportes)frDéfendre (sports)deVerteidigenptDefenderzh防守arيدافع

   Synonyme: blockcoverguardmarkprotectrepelresist

• defended past participle
• defended past simple
• defending present participle
• defends third person singular