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defend [dɪˈfend] VB trans

defend a. LAW, SPORTS

to defend oneself (against sth)

defender-se (contra a. c.)

to defend sb (from sth)

defender alguém (de a. c.)

Usage examples with defend

to defend oneself (against sth)

defender-se (contra a. c.)

to defend sb (from sth)

defender alguém (de a. c.)

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English

Both teams defended well and it was pretty hard to crack but that try really cost us at the end. en.wikipedia.org

In this first summary, seats represent the number of wards each party are defending. en.wikipedia.org

If he did not defend his title, then (rel) is shown after the date at which he won the title. en.wikipedia.org

Those with 3 spots are more likely to be patrolling males, while those with 4 spots are more likely to be defending males. en.wikipedia.org

He finished the season with one interception, 40 tackles, and four passes defended. en.wikipedia.org

Even in the 17th century, his ideas were defended by some physicians. en.wikipedia.org

The major cities of the kingdom were defended with defensive walls and moats. en.wikipedia.org

He argued that enclosures could be defended, unless they led to depopulation. en.wikipedia.org

We defend a noble cause, not our own interest. 5. en.wikipedia.org

He defended his actions as an effort to quell a mutiny, and the charge was eventually dismissed. en.wikipedia.org

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