defending

• Adjectif décrivant quelque chose qui sert à défendre ou à protéger contre une attaque ou une critique, ou qui concerne la défense.

An adjective describing something that is intended to protect or guard against attack or criticism.

1. Preventing opponent from scoringB1formalsport

   Attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring.

   Défendre (en sport)

   • The defending team blocked every shot on goal.
   • Their defending strategy was to keep the ball away from their net.
   • The defending champion played cautiously in the final match.

   Synonymescoveringdefensivemarkingprotecting

• Verbe 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.

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.

1. Protect from harmB1formal

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

   défendre, protéger contre un danger

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

   Synonymesguardpreserveprotectsafeguardsecuresheltershield

   Antonymesassailassaultattackendangerimperiljeopardize

2. Support an argumentB2formal

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

   défendre (une position, une idée)

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

   Synonymesadvocatebackchampionjustifysubstantiatesupportupholdvindicate

   Antonymesassailattackcriticize

3. Sports: prevent scoringB1informal

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

   Défendre (sports)

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

   Synonymesblockcoverguardmarkprotectrepelresist