defending
/dɪˈfɛndɪŋ/
verb
- Protecting someone or something from attack, harm, or danger.
- The soldiers are defending the city from the enemy.
- The fence is defending the garden from deer.
- She is defending her little brother from the school bully.
- Supporting or arguing in favor of someone or something against criticism or opposition.
- They are defending the new law against public criticism.
- He is defending his decision to change the company policy.
- The lawyer is defending her client in court.
- Trying to keep a title, position, or record by winning a competition or contest.
- She is defending her gold medal at the Olympics.
- The champion is defending his title in the boxing match tonight.
- Our team is defending the league championship this season.
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adjective
- Relating to the act of protecting or resisting an attack.
- The defending player blocked the shot.
- The defending army held its position all night.
- The defending forces were outnumbered but fought bravely.