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defending

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /dɪˈfend/
    • /dɪˈfend/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /dɪˈfend/

Definitions of defending word

  • adjective defending making a defence 3
  • noun defending Resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger. 1

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Parts of speech for Defending

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

defending popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

defending usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for defending

adjective defending

  • obstructive — to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass: Debris obstructed the road.
  • oppositional — the action of opposing, resisting, or combating.
  • opposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
  • anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
  • up against — to, toward, or in a more elevated position: to climb up to the top of a ladder.

noun defending

  • policing — Also called police force. an organized civil force for maintaining order, preventing and detecting crime, and enforcing the laws.
  • cording — a type of corded material, esp when used as a decorative trimming
  • caulking — to fill or close seams or crevices of (a tank, window, etc.) in order to make watertight, airtight, etc.
  • insulation — material used for insulating.
  • furring — the fine, soft, thick, hairy coat of the skin of a mammal.

Antonyms for defending

adjective defending

  • offensive — causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating, angering, or annoying: offensive television commercials.

noun defending

  • capitulation — the act of capitulating
  • accedence — to give consent, approval, or adherence; agree; assent; to accede to a request; to accede to the terms of a contract.

Top questions with defending

  • what does the bible say about defending yourself?
  • what does the bible say about defending your family?
  • jesus writing in the sand when defending the adulterous woman?
  • what does the bible say about defending your faith?

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