Portuguese English Dictionary

português - English

defender in English:

1. to defend to defend


She went to karate lessons to learn how to defend herself in case of an assault.
We have to defend the country against our enemies.
I had to defend my decision
The army was sent in to defend the country against enemy attack. [often reflexive] She tried to defend herself with a knife. He has hired two lawyers to defend him in court.

English word "defender"(to defend) occurs in sets:

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