Meanings
The act of defending or protecting against attack, danger, or injury.
حملے، خطرے یا چوٹ سے بچانے یا دفاع کرنے کا عمل۔
مدافعت
madafat
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- self-defense
- legal defense
- national defense
Example Sentences
The defense of the country is a top priority for the government.
ملک کا دفاع حکومت کے لئے ترجیحی اہمیت رکھتا ہے۔
Mulk ka difaa hakoomat ke liye tarjeeh-i-ahmiyat rakhta hai.
In court, her defense was based on solid evidence.
عدالت میں اس کا دفاع مضبوط شواہد پر مبنی تھا۔
Adalat mein is ka difaa mazboot shawaahid par mabni tha.
The athlete excelled in defense during the match.
کھلاڑی نے مقابلے کے دوران دفاع میں بہترین کارکردگی دکھائی۔
Khiladi ne muqaable ke doran difaa mein behtareen karkardagi dikhai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a shield to remember 'defense' as it protects.
Picture a knight in armor defending against an attack.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
یہ کون کہتا ہے کہ نہ ہم ہوں گے، ہم ہر بار مرے گے مگر دفاع کریں گے۔
Yeh kaun kehta hai ke na hum honge, Hum har baar marenge magar difaa karenge.
Who says we won't be there? We will die every time, but we will defend.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دفاع ہمیشہ فائدہ مند ہوتا ہے۔
Difa hamesha faida mand hota hai.
Defense is always beneficial.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "defensio" — a protection or defense
First known use: 14th century
The word 'defense' has evolved from the Latin 'defensio', which relates to protection and guarding against threats or attacks.