defending (Meaning)

Wordnet

defending (s)

attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring

Webster

of Defend

The soldiers were busy defending the fortress against the advancing enemy army.
She spent hours studying and preparing for her debate, defending her position with confidence.
The lawyer delivered a passionate speech in court, defending her client's innocence.
The goalkeeper made a series of impressive saves, defending the team's goal from multiple attacks.
Despite criticism, he remained resolute in defending his beliefs and principles.
The security guard was tasked with defending the museum's priceless artifacts from theft.
The mother bear was fiercely defending her cubs from any perceived threat.
He felt a sense of duty in defending his country's honor on the battlefield.
The IT specialist worked tirelessly to strengthen the company's network defenses, defending against cyber attacks.
As a lifeguard, he was responsible for defending swimmers from potential dangers in the water.

attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoringof Defend

protecting, guarding, safeguarding,shielding, preventing, fending, keeping, saving, securing, warding

assaulting, attacking,attacking, assailing, assailing, assaulting, storming, besieging, storming, besieging

The soldiers were busy defending the fortress against the advancing enemy army.

She spent hours studying and preparing for her debate, defending her position with confidence.

The lawyer delivered a passionate speech in court, defending her client's innocence.

The goalkeeper made a series of impressive saves, defending the team's goal from multiple attacks.