verne — meaning in English

English meaning

• defend verb To protect someone or something from attack or harm.
• protect verb To keep someone or something safe from harm or damage.
• shield noun A piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.

Senses

verne is used for these senses in English:

• defend (transitive) To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.
• protect (ambitransitive) To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
• shield (ambitransitive) To protect, to defend.

defend — full definition

1. verb To protect someone or something from attack or harm.
2. verb To speak or argue in support of someone or something being criticised.
3. verb To represent an accused person in a legal case.

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