defense
de
di
fense
ˈfɛns
fens
British pronunciation
/dɪˈfɛns/
defence

Definition und Bedeutung von „defense“ im Englischen

Defense
01

the measures and actions a country takes to protect itself from military attack or threats

defense definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
Cybersecurity is now a crucial aspect of national defense.
02

protection against harm or danger

defense definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
She raised her arms in defense against the sudden splash of water.
03

Verteidigung

the team, players, or tactics whose primary role is to prevent the opposing side from scoring or gaining advantage in a game or match
defense definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The defense forced a turnover and quickly transitioned to a counterattack.
Die Verteidigung erzwang einen Ballverlust und wechselte schnell zum Konter.
04

reasoning presented to support an act, belief, or decision

example
Beispiele
The author 's defense of the novel's themes appeared in the preface.
05

the person on trial and their legal team representing them in court

example
Beispiele
Negotiations between the defense and prosecution took hours.
06

an unconscious psychological process aimed at reducing anxiety linked to instinctive desires or impulses

example
Beispiele
The therapist identified several defenses the patient used to cope.
07

a legal case or argument presented by the accused to deny guilt and seek acquittal

example
Beispiele
The defense argued that the defendant acted in self-defense.
08

a structure or fortification built to resist attack

example
Beispiele
Reinforced gates strengthened the town 's defense.
09

an organized group or force tasked with resisting attack or providing protection

example
Beispiele
Defense personnel were deployed after the natural disaster.

Lexikalischer Baum

defenseless
defensible
defensive
defense
defend
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