Definitions and Examples of defend, protect
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To take action to protect oneself, others, or something from harm or danger.
Example
The lawyer will defend his client's rights in court.
To keep someone or something safe from harm, damage, or injury.
Example
It is important to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
Key Differences: defend vs protect
- 1Defend implies taking action to protect oneself or others from harm or danger, often in a confrontational situation.
- 2Protect implies keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or injury, often through preventative measures.
Effective Usage of defend, protect
- 1Self-Defense: Use defend to describe actions taken to protect oneself from harm.
- 2Safety Measures: Use protect to describe actions taken to keep someone or something safe from harm.
- 3Sports: Use defend and protect in sports to describe actions taken to prevent the opposing team from scoring or injuring players.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Defend implies taking action to protect oneself or others from harm or danger, while protect implies keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or injury. Use these words in contexts such as self-defense, safety measures, and sports to describe actions taken to prevent harm or danger.
