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    Defendían (en. Defended)

    de-fen-dían

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of protecting or safeguarding something.
    They defended their ideas passionately.
    Ellos defendían sus ideas con pasión.
    Act of advocating for someone in a conflict situation.
    During the trial, the lawyers fervently defended their client.
    Durante el juicio, los abogados defendían a su cliente fervientemente.
    Protect oneself from an attack or threat.
    The soldiers defended the fortress during the battle.
    Los soldados defendían la fortaleza durante la batalla.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'defendere', which means 'to protect'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    defend the cause
    Support an argument or position.
    defender la causa
    defend at all costs
    Defend something with determination and energy.
    defender a capa y espada
    defend a point of view
    Hold and argue in favor of an opinion.
    defender un punto de vista

    Related Words

    defense
    Action of defending.
    defensa
    defender
    Person who defends another.
    defensor
    defenseless
    That cannot be defended.
    indefenso

    Slang Meanings

    Defend something intensely, almost obsessively.
    They always defend their viewpoints to the death.
    Siempre defienden sus puntos de vista a muerte.
    Confront someone with strength or courage.
    When it comes to their family, they defend like lions.
    Cuando se trata de su familia, defienden como leones.