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    Defendiéndose (en. Defending oneself)

    /defenˈdjen̪dose/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Act of protecting oneself against attacks or criticism.
    He was defending himself against the accusations.
    Él se estaba defendiendo de las acusaciones.
    Justifying oneself in a complicated situation.
    She began to defend herself from the negative comments.
    Ella comenzó a defenderse de los comentarios negativos.
    Reacting to a physical or verbal attack.
    The animal defended itself when it felt threatened.
    El animal se defendió cuando se sintió amenazado.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'defender', which comes from the Latin 'defendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    defending oneself tooth and nail
    To defend oneself with great strength and determination.
    defendiéndose a capa y espada
    to defend the indefensible
    To try to justify something that cannot be justified.
    defender lo indefendible
    to defend oneself on familiar ground
    To argue or act in a place or context that favors them.
    defenderse en su terreno

    Related Words

    defense
    Action of protecting or holding something.
    defensa
    defender
    Person who defends someone or something.
    defensor
    defensively
    In a defensive manner, showing resistance or justification.
    defensivamente

    Slang Meanings

    To defend vehemently in a discussion.
    When he was criticized, he started defending himself like crazy.
    Cuando le criticaron, empezó a defendíendose como un loco.
    To say what you think without filters while defending yourself.
    She defended herself fiercely, not caring about the consequences.
    Ella se defendió a lo grande, sin importarle las consecuencias.