defense

• Substantivo que designa a ação de proteger alguém ou algo contra ataque, dano ou perigo; também é usado no contexto jurídico (argumentação em favor de um réu) e no esportivo (setor ou conjunto de jogadores encarregados de impedir o ataque adversário).

A noun referring to the act of protecting someone or something from attack, harm, or danger; also used in legal and sports contexts.

1. Protection from attackB1formal

   The action of protecting someone or something from attack, harm, or danger.

   Defesa

   • The army built a strong defense along the border.
   • She took up self-defense classes for personal safety.
   • The castle's defense system included high walls and a moat.

   Sinônimoscoverfortificationguardprotectionresistancesafeguardsecurityshield

   Antônimosaggressionassaultattackoffense

2. Legal argumentB2formal

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

   Defesa

   • The lawyer prepared a strong defense for her client.
   • The defense argued that the evidence was insufficient.
   • He was given a chance to present his defense in court.

   Sinônimosanswerargumentcaseplea

3. Sports teamA2informal

   The players in a sport whose primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

   Defesa

   • The team's defense was impenetrable during the match.
   • He plays defense for the basketball team.
   • The defense blocked the opponent's shot.

   Sinônimosrearguard