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defense in Finnish

defense in Finnish is puolustus, puolustautuminen, puolustelu — defense means the action of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.

defense in Finnish

puolustus
noun
The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
puolustautuminen
noun
The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
puolustus
noun
puolustus
noun
An argument in support or justification of something.
puolustelu
noun
An argument in support or justification of something.
maanpuolustus
noun
(government, military, euphemism) Government policy or (infra)structure related to the military.
puolustus
noun
(government, military, euphemism) Government policy or (infra)structure related to the military.
kielto
noun
(obsolete) A prohibition; a prohibitory ordinance.

What does "defense" mean?

  1. noun The action of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.
    "The nation increased spending on defense."
  2. noun In sport, the players or tactics focused on stopping the opposing team from scoring.
    "The defense forced three turnovers in the first quarter."
  3. noun In law, the case or team presenting arguments on behalf of the accused.
    "The defense rested its case after two witnesses."

defense in a sentence

  • The nation increased spending on defense.
  • He raised his arms in self-defense.
  • The defense forced three turnovers in the first quarter.
  • The defense rested its case after two witnesses.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "defense" in Finnish?

"defense" in Finnish is puolustus, puolustautuminen, puolustelu. defense means: The action of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.

How do you use "defense" in a sentence?

Example: "The nation increased spending on defense." In Finnish, "defense" is puolustus, puolustautuminen, puolustelu.

Are there other ways to say "defense" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "defense": puolustus, puolustautuminen, puolustelu, maanpuolustus, kielto.

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