defending

• Adjetivo que descreve algo destinado a proteger ou defender contra ataque, dano ou crítica.

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.

   Defensor

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscoveringdefensivemarkingprotecting

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de proteger alguém ou algo de ataque, dano ou crítica, ou de argumentar em apoio a uma posição.

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.

   Defender

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

   Sinônimosguardpreserveprotectsafeguardsecuresheltershield

   Antônimosassailassaultattackendangerimperiljeopardize

2. Support an argumentB2formal

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

   Defender

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

   Sinônimosadvocatebackchampionjustifysubstantiatesupportupholdvindicate

   Antônimosassailattackcriticize

3. Sports: prevent scoringB1informal

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

   Defender

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

   Sinônimosblockcoverguardmarkprotectrepelresist