defense in Latin
defense in Latin is dēfēnsa, mūnīmen, mūnīmentum — defense means the action of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.
defense in Latin
dēfēnsa
Anything employed to oppose attack(s).
mūnīmen
Anything employed to oppose attack(s).
mūnīmentum
Anything employed to oppose attack(s).
What does "defense" mean?
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noun The action of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.
"The small animal has few natural defenses against a hungry fox."
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noun In sport, the players or tactics focused on stopping the opposing team from scoring.
"Our defense held firm for the whole second half and kept a clean sheet."
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noun In law, the case or team presenting arguments on behalf of the accused.
"The defense called a character witness to speak on behalf of the accused."
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defense in a sentence
- The small animal has few natural defenses against a hungry fox.
- The nation increased spending on defense.
- Our defense held firm for the whole second half and kept a clean sheet.
- The coach spent the training session drilling the defense on marking tight.
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What is "defense" in Latin?
"defense" in Latin is dēfēnsa, mūnīmen, mūnīmentum. defense means: The action of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.
How do you use "defense" in a sentence?
Example: "The small animal has few natural defenses against a hungry fox." In Latin, "defense" is dēfēnsa, mūnīmen, mūnīmentum.
Are there other ways to say "defense" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "defense": dēfēnsa, mūnīmen, mūnīmentum.
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