defend in Norwegian
defend in Norwegian is forsvare, beskytte, verne — defend means to protect someone or something from attack or harm.
defend in Norwegian
forsvare
(transitive) To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.
beskytte
(transitive) To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.
verne
(transitive) To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.
What does "defend" mean?
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verb To protect someone or something from attack or harm.
"The soldiers defended the border for weeks."
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verb To speak or argue in support of someone or something being criticised.
"She defended her decision to the board."
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verb To represent an accused person in a legal case.
"The lawyer agreed to defend him at trial."
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defend in a sentence
- The soldiers defended the border for weeks.
- A good goalkeeper knows how to defend the near post.
- She defended her decision to the board.
- The lawyer agreed to defend him at trial.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "defend" in Norwegian?
"defend" in Norwegian is forsvare, beskytte, verne. defend means: To protect someone or something from attack or harm.
How do you use "defend" in a sentence?
Example: "The soldiers defended the border for weeks." In Norwegian, "defend" is forsvare, beskytte, verne.
Are there other ways to say "defend" in Norwegian?
Yes — Norwegian has 3 translations listed for "defend": forsvare, beskytte, verne.
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