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ஆங்கிலம்

defend

gb/dɪfˈɛnd/ us/dɪfˈɛnd/
B1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2200
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
வினைச்சொல் B1 action
1

Protect from attack or harm

To keep someone or something safe from being hurt or damaged.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to defend [someone/something] from [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'defend' with 'protect'. 'Defend' usually suggests active resistance against an attack, while 'protect' can be more general and passive.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
protect (A broader term for keeping something safe, not always involving active resistance.) | guard (Implies watching over to prevent harm, often more passive than 'defend'.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
attack (The opposite action of trying to harm or damage someone or something.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
defend territory |defend rights |defend oneself |defend a position |defend the city
கருப்பொருள்கள்
conflict |law |safety |relationships |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The soldiers defended the city against the invaders.
  • She defended her friend from unfair criticism.
  • The lawyer defended his client in court.
  • He bravely defended the injured animal from the dog.
  • We must defend our rights when they are threatened.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The dog defended the house.
  • She defended her brother from the bully.
  • The wall defends the garden from wind.
  • He defended his team in the game.
  • They defended their country.
வினைச்சொல் B2 action
2

Support against criticism

To say or do something to show that someone or something is right when others say it is wrong.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to defend [someone/something] against [criticism/accusation]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this meaning with physical protection. Here, 'defend' is about words and ideas, not physical safety.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
justify (Focuses on giving reasons to show something is right.) | support (A broader term for standing by someone or something.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
criticize (To point out faults or express disapproval, which is the opposite of defending.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
defend an idea |defend a decision |defend a policy |defend a statement
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication |argument |relationships |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • He defended his decision to leave early.
  • The minister defended the new policy in front of reporters.
  • She defended her colleague's actions during the meeting.
  • The company defended its product against safety concerns.
  • He defended his statement as being factually correct.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I defended my answer in class.
  • She defended her choice to move.
  • He defended his idea in the meeting.
  • They defended their plan to the boss.
  • The teacher defended the school's rules.
வினைச்சொல் technical B1 action
3

Prevent opposing team from scoring

In sports, to try to stop the other team from getting points or goals.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to defend [a goal/position]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this with general protection; here it specifically refers to sports defense.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
block (In sports, to physically stop an opponent's move.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
attack (In sports, to try to score points against an opponent.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
defend the goal |defend a lead |defend a title
கருப்பொருள்கள்
sports
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The team defended well in the second half.
  • He defended his title successfully in the championship match.
  • They defended the goal with great skill.
  • Our players defended strongly despite being tired.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • We must defend our goal.
  • He defended his title again.
  • They defended well in the game.
  • The team defended their lead until the end.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
defend
IPA
GB/dɪfˈɛnd/
US/dɪfˈɛnd/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
de - fend (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fend)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Verb
  • Base: defend
  • 3rd Person Singular: defends
  • Present Participle: defending
  • Past: defended
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
defends verb defending verb defended verb
Core family
defence noun B1 defense noun B1 defender noun B1 defensive adjective B1
Related words
defensively adverb defensiveness noun defensible adjective
Negative and opposite forms
defenceless adjective defenseless adjective indefensible adjective
Advanced or less common
defensibility noun C1
சொற்றொடர்கள்

defend a position

1
/dɪfˈɛnd ə pəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase

Protect a place from attack or challenge

To keep control of a place when others try to take it away or disagree with you.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The army defended their position on the hill.
  • He had to defend his position during the debate.

defend a title

1
/dɪfˈɛnd ə tˈaɪtəl/
fixed phrase technical

Compete again to keep championship

To try to win again so you can keep your championship or prize.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She will defend her title at next year's tournament.
  • The champion is ready to defend his title.

defend oneself

1
/dɪfˈɛnd wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase

Protect yourself from harm or blame

To keep yourself safe from harm or to say things to show you are not wrong.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She had to defend herself against the accusations.
  • He learned how to defend himself in dangerous situations.
பட்டியலுக்குத் திரும்புக
மூன்றாம் தரப்பு விளம்பர குக்கீகளையோ, தளங்களுக்கு இடையிலான கண்காணிப்பு பிக்சல்களையோ நாங்கள் பயன்படுத்துவதில்லை.
எங்கள் செயலி சீராக இயங்கவும், செயல்திறனைப் பகுப்பாய்வு செய்யவும், உங்கள் அனுபவத்தை மேம்படுத்தவும் குக்கீகளையும் அதுபோன்ற தொழில்நுட்பங்களையும் பயன்படுத்துகிறோம்.
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