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defenses

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/dɪˈfɛnsɪz/ · de-fen-ses

The action of defending from or resisting an attack.

Meanings

nounformal

The action of defending from or resisting an attack.

اس حملے سے دفاع کرنے یا مزاحمت کرنے کی کارروائی۔

دفاعات

difaat

Formal: دفاعی اقدامات

Synonyms

protectionsafeguardresistanceتحفظحفاظتمحافظت

Antonyms

attackassaultoffenseحملہمبنیاعتداء

Common Collocations

  • defense mechanisms
  • legal defenses
  • military defenses

Example Sentences

The army prepared its defenses against potential attacks.

فوج نے ممکنہ حملوں کے خلاف اپنی دفاعات تیار کیں۔

Fauj ne mumkinah hamlon ke khilaf apni difaat tayar kin.

His legal defenses proved to be effective in court.

اس کی قانونی دفاعات عدالت میں مؤثر ثابت ہوئیں۔

Is ki qaunoni difaat adalat mein mo'asar saabit huin.

Emotional defenses can hinder personal relationships.

جذباتی دفاعات ذاتی تعلقات میں رکاوٹ بن سکتی ہیں۔

Jazbati difaat zaati taluqaat mein rukawat ban sakti hain.

Easily Confused With

defense:Defense is the singular form, while defenses is the plural form referring to multiple protective measures.

Word Family

defend
verbدفاع کرنا
defensive
adjectiveدفاعی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a shield as a symbol of defense.

Imagine a soldier standing behind a shield.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "defensio" — to ward off, to defend

First known use: 14th century

The word 'defense' has its roots in the Latin word 'defensio', which relates to protection and safeguarding against threats. It evolved into Middle English as 'defens' before becoming 'defense' in Modern English.