defensive – English–Português translations

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defense noun

  /dɪˈfɛns/ , /ˈdiːˌfɛns/
  • action of protecting from attack
  • argument in support or justification of something
 defesa
  • anything employed to oppose attack
 defesa, escudo
  • team sports: strategy and tactics
 retranca

defensive adjective

  /dəˈfen.səv/ , /dɪˈfen.sɪv/ , /dɪˈfɛn.sɪv/
  • intended for defence; protective
 defensante, defensivo, que defensa

defensive noun

  /dəˈfen.səv/ , /dɪˈfen.sɪv/ , /dɪˈfɛn.sɪv/
  • means, attitude or position
 defensiva

defensible adjective

  /dɪˈfɛn.sɪ.bəl/ , [dɪˈfen.sɪ.bɫ] , [dɪˈfɛn.sɪ.bɫ]
  • capable of being defended
  • capable of being justified
 defensável

defensively adverb

  /dɪˈfɛnsɪvli/
  • in a defensive manner
 defensivamente
defensive midfielder
volante
defensive programming
programação defensiva
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