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defense in Russian

defense in Russian is защи́та, оборо́на, оборони́тельные сооруже́ния — defense means the action of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.

defense in Russian

защи́та
noun
Pronounced: zashchita
The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
оборо́на
noun
Pronounced: oborona
The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
оборони́тельные сооруже́ния
noun
Pronounced: oboronitelnyye sooruzheniya
Anything employed to oppose attack(s).
защи́та
noun
Pronounced: zashchita
Anything employed to oppose attack(s).
оборо́на
noun
Pronounced: oborona
Anything employed to oppose attack(s).
оборо́на
noun
Pronounced: oborona
защи́та
noun
Pronounced: zashchita
An argument in support or justification of something.

What does "defense" mean?

  1. noun The action of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.
    "The small animal has few natural defenses against a hungry fox."
  2. 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."
  3. 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 Russian?
"defense" in Russian is защи́та, оборо́на, оборони́тельные сооруже́ния. defense means: The action of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.
How do you pronounce защи́та?
"defense" in Russian is защи́та, pronounced "zashchita".
How do you use "defense" in a sentence?
Example: "The small animal has few natural defenses against a hungry fox." In Russian, "defense" is защи́та, оборо́на, оборони́тельные сооруже́ния.
Are there other ways to say "defense" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "defense": защи́та, оборо́на, оборони́тельные сооруже́ния.
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