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defense noun

  /dɪˈfɛns/ , /ˈdiːˌfɛns/
  • The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
  • An argument in support or justification of something.
 defesa
  • Anything employed to oppose attack(s).
 defesa, escudo
  • (team, _, sports) A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.
 retranca

defensive adjective

  /dɪˈfen.sɪv/ , /dɪˈfɛn.sɪv/
  • Intended for defence; protective.
 defensante, defensivo, que defensa

defensive noun

  /dɪˈfen.sɪv/ , /dɪˈfɛn.sɪv/
  • A means, attitude or position of defense.
 defensiva

defensible adjective

  /dɪˈfɛn.sɪ.bəl/ , [dɪˈfen.sɪ.bɫ] , [dɪˈfɛn.sɪ.bɫ]
  • (of an installation, etc.) Capable of being defended against armed attack.
  • (of an argument, etc.) Capable of being justified.
 defensável

defensively adverb

  /dɪˈfɛnsɪvli/
  • In a defensive manner.
 defensivamente
self-defense
defesa pessoal, autodefesa, legítima defesa
defense attorney
beque
thesis defense
defesa
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