🛡️defence (defens)

noun
/dɪˈfɛns/
defensa (defensa)

Meaning

The act of protecting or guarding against attack, harm, or criticism.
the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support
Traducción del significado
El acto de proteger contra ataques, daños o críticas.
El acto de proteger contra ataques, danos o criticas.

Oraciones de ejemplo

The castle walls were built for defence against invaders.

Las murallas del castillo fueron construidas para la defensa contra los invasores.
Las murallas del castillo fueron construidas para la defensa contra los invasores.

The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.

El país reforzó su sistema de defensa contra amenazas potenciales.
El pais refuerzo su sistema de defensa contra amenazas potenciales.

Expresiones de ejemplo

self-defence
autodefensa
autodefensa

Synonyms

protection, safeguard, guard, security, shield
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protection, safeguard, guard, security, shield
Entrada 2
protection, guard, shield, security

Antonyms

attack, assault, offense, aggression
Entrada 1
attack, assault, offense
Entrada 2
attack, offense, aggression, assault

Colocaciones

in defence of, national defence, defence strategy, defence lawyer, self defence, strong defence
Entrada 1
in defence of, national defence, defence strategy, defence lawyer
Entrada 2
national defence, self defence, strong defence

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