defended Definition
- 1resisted an attack made on someone or something
- 2spoke or wrote in support of someone or something
Using defended: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "defended" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The soldiers defended the city from enemy forces.
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The lawyer defended his client in court.
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She defended her thesis successfully.
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He always defends his friends when they are being criticized.
defended Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with defended
self-defended
protected oneself from harm or danger
Example
She had to use self-defense techniques to protect herself from the attacker.
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He challenged the person who insulted him to a duel to defend his honor.
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She had to defend herself against false accusations made by her colleagues.
Summary: defended in Brief
The verb 'defended' [dɪˈfɛndɪd] means to resist an attack made on someone or something, or to speak or write in support of someone or something. Examples include 'The soldiers defended the city from enemy forces,' and 'The lawyer defended his client in court.' Phrases include 'self-defended,' 'defend one's honor,' and 'defend oneself against something.'
