Defending example sentences

de·fend

verb

defend (verb) · defends (third person present) · defended (past tense) · defended (past participle) · defending (present participle)

- resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger:

- speak or write in favor of (an action or person); attempt to justify:

- conduct the case for (the party being accused or sued) in a lawsuit:

- compete to retain (a title or seat) in a contest or election:

- (in sports) protect one's goal rather than attempt to score against one's opponents.

Synonyms

protect, guard, safeguard, preserve, secure, shield, shelter, screen, fortify, garrison, barricade, uphold, support, attack, justify, vindicate, support, excuse, exonerate, palliate, explain, back, champion, endorse, uphold, sustain, bolster, attack, criticize

"Defending" Example Sentences

1. He stood defending his beliefs until the very end.
2. The lawyer did an excellent job defending his client in court.
3. We need to start defending our planet from global warming.
4. The soldiers were defending their country from invaders.
5. The goalie did a fantastic job defending the goalpost.
6. I am defending myself against these baseless accusations.
7. She spent her entire life defending animal rights.
8. The politician was defending his policies against opposition.
9. The knight is always defending the castle from enemy attacks.
10. He focused on defending his title rather than going for a win.
11. The athlete is world-renowned for her ability to defend against opponents.
12. The ambassador was in charge of defending his country's interests abroad.
13. The coach instructed the team on defending against difficult opponents.
14. The teacher challenged the students to find creative ways of defending their arguments.
15. The city's military forces were successful in defending against the invading army.
16. The homeowner was forced to defend their property from a break-in.
17. The scientist was defending her research findings from critics.
18. The police officer committed himself to defending the law and serving his community.
19. The activist was defending the rights of marginalized communities.
20. The court case involved defending a breach of contract lawsuit.
21. She was always defending her younger siblings from bullies.
22. The boxer was known for his exceptional defending skills.
23. The lawyer had trouble defending the actions of his client.
24. The business owner was defending her decision to expand into new markets.
25. The doctor was defending his medical diagnosis to skeptical patients.
26. The journalist spent his career defending freedom of speech and the press.
27. The environmental advocate was defending the protection of natural resources.
28. The public figure was defending his reputation against false claims.
29. The employee was defending her performance to her boss.
30. The expert witness was defending his analysis in the courtroom.

Common Phases

1. Defending the goal;
2. Defending her reputation;
3. Defending their beliefs;
4. Defending against an attacker;
5. Defending his championship title;
6. Defending our interests;
7. Defending the safety of civilians;
8. Defending the rights of minorities;
9. Defending the environment;
10. Defending national security.