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Meaning of the word defense in English

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defense

US /dɪˈfens/
UK /dɪˈfens/
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Noun

1.

the action of defending from or resisting attack

Example:
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The city's defense against the invaders was strong.
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He came to her defense when she was criticized.
Synonym:
protectionguardsecurityresistancefortification
2.

the case presented by or on behalf of the party accused of a crime

Example:
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The lawyer presented a strong defense for his client.
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The prosecution tried to undermine the defense's arguments.
Synonym:
pleacaseargumentjustificationvindication
3.

the players in a team who are trying to prevent the other team from scoring

Example:
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Our team's defense was impenetrable in the second half.
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He plays defense for the national soccer team.
Synonym:
backlinedefendersrearguard
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defensivedefensiblezone defensedefensive tackledefensive backdefensive enddefense mechanism