Αναζήτηση
to defend
01
υπερασπίζω, πτύσσω
to not let any harm come to someone or something
Transitive: to defend sb/sth
Example
The brave soldier defended the country during the battle.
Ο γενναίος στρατιώτης υπερασπίστηκε τη χώρα κατά τη διάρκεια της μάχης.
The superhero was determined to defend the city from villains and threats.
Ο υπερήρωας ήταν αποφασισμένος να υπερασπίσει την πόλη από κακούς και απειλές.
02
παρακολουθώ (σκορ), αμύνω (σκορ)
(in sports) to prevent an opponent from scoring a goal or point
Intransitive
Transitive: to defend the scoring position
Example
The goalkeeper defended the net, stopping several powerful shots.
The defense team succeeded in defending their goal from any further attacks.
03
υπερασπίζω, υποστηρίζω
to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.
Transitive: to defend sth
Example
She worked hard to defend her research against critics in the academic community.
The lawyer prepared to defend his client ’s actions during the trial.
04
υπερασπίζω (yperaspízo), αμυνθώ (amynthó)
to compete in order to keep a title or a seat
Transitive: to defend a title or position
Example
The champion will defend his title in the upcoming boxing match.
The incumbent mayor is preparing to defend her seat in the upcoming election.
05
υπερασπίζομαι, αμυνθώ
to represent a person who is on trial
Transitive: to defend sb
Example
The attorney was hired to defend the accused in the high-profile case.
During the trial, the lawyer worked tirelessly to defend her client against the charges.
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