defense

noun
UK: /dɪˈfens/
US: /dɪˈfens/

  1. The act of protecting someone or something against attack or harm.

    1. The defense of the city was very important for all citizens. [ ] [ ]
    2. The country needed a strong national defense against any potential enemies. [ ] [ ]

  2. In sports, the team or players whose main job is to prevent the other team from scoring.

    1. Their defense was too strong, and we could not score any goals. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team's improved defense is the reason they're winning so many matches now. [ ] [ ]

  3. Arguments and evidence presented in court by the lawyer for the person accused of a crime.

    1. The defense lawyer argued that his client was not at the scene. [ ] [ ]
    2. The defense presented a strong case, raising doubts about the prosecution's evidence. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

protection argument resistance safeguard justification shield guard
defense verb

  1. To protect someone or something from attack or harm.

    1. Soldiers must defend their country from enemies attacks. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lawyer will defend his client against false accusations that appear. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "defense" in English means: The act of protecting someone or something against attack or harm., In sports, the team or players whose main job is to prevent the other team from scoring., Arguments and evidence presented in court by the lawyer for the person accused of a crime..

The phonetic transcription of "defense" is /dɪˈfens/ in British English and /dɪˈfens/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "defense": protection, argument, resistance, safeguard, justification, shield, guard.

Example usage of "defense": "The defense of the city was very important for all citizens.". More examples on the page.