verteidigen

Definitions of verteidigen
  1. verb
    be on the defensive; act against an attack
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    antonyms:
    angreifen
    launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
    angreifen, attackieren
    take the initiative and go on the offensive
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    beschützen, schützen
    shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
    unterbinden, vereiteln
    hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
    umstellen
    surround with a wall in order to fortify
    behüten
    maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
    type of:
    verhindern
    stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
  2. verb
    fight against or resist strongly
    synonyms: angehen, ausfechten, durchfechten, wehren
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    types:
    halten
    stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
    abwehren, standhalten
    refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack
    trotzen
    resist or confront with resistance
    type of:
    kämpfen
    be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
  3. verb
    defend oneself
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    type of:
    kämpfen
    be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
  4. verb
    be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
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