English to Afrikaans Meaning of defend - verdedig

Defend :

verdedig

verb

beskerm, verdedig, red, handhaaf, bewaar, weerstaan, lot, verhoed, sit terug, voorkom, kompeteer met, veg met, navolg, make met, mededinger, neem, hou, praktyk, gehoorsaam, vervul, stoot, neutraliseer, weerhou

Defend :: verdedigDefended :: verdedigDefender :: verdedigerDefenders :: verdedigersDefending :: verdedigDefends :: verdedig

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Definitions of defend in English

Verb(1) argue or speak in defense of(2) be on the defensive; act against an attack(3) protect against a challenge or attack(4) fight against or resist strongly(5) protect or fight for as a champion(6) be the defense counsel for someone in a trial(7) state or assert

Examples of defend in English

(1) This season, they've had to assist Krzyzewski in inventing different ways for the team to score points and defend .(2) At his best, he is an exquisite everyman, for he can create, defend , and score goals.(3) And you do not defend bigots by attacking people who refuse to listen to bigotry pretending to be substantive discussion.(4) If you go to a game expecting to see two teams each working together to score and defend , then you won't be disappointed by women's college basketball.(5) I was a little shocked at the fact that he was attempting to defend me.(6) Uniformed lawyers now assigned to defend the detainees have become among the most forceful critics of the system.(7) Everyone adores money, why not the doctors, I asked, in a feeble attempt to defend my colleagues and take the easy way out of a pointless argument.(8) The question was whether the domestic Court of Appeal should properly have decided the case without trial counsel being allowed to defend the accused.(9) Heavy guns were put into position on Singapore island to defend it against attack from the sea.(10) She was quick to defend the people she wrote about and testified to her deep respect for them.(11) When a citizen joins the military, he or she takes an oath to protect and defend the country.(12) we shall defend our island, whatever the cost(13) Now we call on him one more time to preserve, protect and defend our nation and all for which it stands.(14) And speaking about defense attorneys getting ulcers trying to defend their clients, don't worry about this.(15) It's strange because if we don't score we tend to defend well, but once we do manage to find the net we always look vulnerable at the other end.(16) My new mother did not dare speak out against my father to defend me.

Related Phrases of defend

(1) defend oneself ::

verdedig jouself

Related Phrases of defend

(1) defend oneself ::

verdedig jouself

Synonyms

Verb

1. protect ::

beskerm

2. justify ::

regverdig

3. support ::

ondersteuning

4. maintain ::

handhaaf

5. fight ::

stryd

6. represent ::

verteenwoordig

7. guard ::

wag

8. champion ::

kampioen

Antonyms

1. assail ::

aanstorm

2. assault ::

aanranding

3. attack ::

aanval

Different Forms

defend, defended, defender, defenders, defending, defends

Word Example from TV Shows

$has time on their side, but whoever\Nhas to defend against that attack$

has time on their side, but whoever
has to DEFEND against that attack

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 2

We can't DEFEND the people without weapons and horses and food.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 6

The Mountain will DEFEND whatever Tywin Lannister tells him.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 1

Let me DEFEND you now.

Game of Thrones Season 8, Episode 2

but it's time to DEFEND ourselves.

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 6

Examples of defend from TV Shows

$has time on their side, but whoever\Nhas to defend against that attack$

has time on their side, but whoever
has to DEFEND against that attack

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 2

We can't DEFEND the people without weapons and horses and food.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 6

The Mountain will DEFEND whatever Tywin Lannister tells him.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 1

Let me DEFEND you now.

Game of Thrones Season 8, Episode 2

but it's time to DEFEND ourselves.

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 6

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