defending
Pronunciation: [dɪˈfɛndɪŋ]
Word
Context: “protection”
(verb) to protect someone or something from harm. When you defend, you help keep someone safe or support their ideas.
Example
She is defending her friend from the bully at school.
Example
He is not defending the idea, instead he is criticizing it.
Example
Are you defending your team's position in the game?
Context: “sports”
(verb) to stop the opposing team from scoring points. In sports, when a player defends, they try to keep the other team from winning.
Example
The goalie is defending the goal very well during the match.
Example
They weren't defending properly, and the other team scored easily.
Example
How are you going to defend against the other team's best player?
Context: “legal”
(verb) to speak in support of someone in court. When a lawyer defends someone, they argue that the person is innocent or deserves a second chance.
Example
The attorney is defending her client in front of the judge.
Example
He is not defending his client effectively, and the jury might not believe him.
Example
What strategies will you use when defending your client?
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