defended

[US]/dɪˈfɛndɪd/
[UK]/dɪˈfɛndɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of defend; to protect or guard; to play a defensive position in sports; to argue in support of something

Phrases & Collocations

defended the title

defended against attacks

defended his actions

defended the decision

defended their rights

defended the claim

defended the policy

defended the position

defended her honor

defended his thesis

Example Sentences

he defended his thesis with great confidence.

the lawyer defended her client in court.

she defended her decision to leave the job.

the team defended their championship title successfully.

he defended his viewpoint during the debate.

the soldiers defended the fort against the enemy.

she defended her friend from unfair criticism.

he defended his actions to the committee.

the athlete defended his title at the competition.

they defended their rights during the protest.

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