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Significados de defend em inglês

português
lutar
catalão
defensar-se
espanhol
luchar

Fight against or resist strongly.

lutar
português
defender
espanhol
defender

To keep something or someone safe or prevent harm coming to someone or something.

defender
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Examples for "fight"
Examples for "fight"
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France, for example, has said it will continue to fight in Syria.
Reuters
2
That takes away the power to use good information to fight back.
Wired
3
The Government today defended its role in the fight against international terrorism.
The Irish Times
4
He said Britain was prepared to work with Libya to fight terrorism.
The Irish Times
5
Proudest moment: Seeing young men join our group to fight for equality.
The Guardian
1
Yet Rue's words made sense: one could not oppose violence with violence.
Night gate
2
However, many local boards strongly oppose the offer because of environmental concerns.
Radio NZ
3
He said he and others would work to oppose the proposed changes.
Radio NZ
4
Warner said he was hopeful social media companies would not oppose legislation.
Reuters
5
Most Latin American partners have already made clear they oppose the idea.
Reuters
1
That takes away the power to use good information to fight back.
Wired
2
I think Criado-Perez has it right when she simply says fight back.
The Guardian
3
We will fight back through legal means, she told a news conference.
Reuters
4
Still, the public outcry has given Kerviel a chance to fight back.
Reuters
5
The ruling leaves Russia with few options to fight back, experts said.
Reuters
1
I had to fight down a strong impulse to bolt and run.
The Great Book of Amber
2
I heard you had a fight down the river, with the rebels.
Frank on a Gun-Boat
3
I fight down the ghost of a shiver and stay in Amanglic.
Woken furies
4
She had to fight down fresh panic as she scanned for Drew.
Public secrets
5
You won't let out a squeal if there's a fight down there?
The Light of the Western Stars
português
defender
catalão
donar suport
espanhol
apoyar

Argue or speak in defense of.

defender
português
representar
catalão
representar
espanhol
representar

Be the defense counsel for someone in a trial.

representar
Uso de defend em inglês
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However, Labour members at City Hall yesterday continued to defend the mayor.
The Guardian
2
However, some of the recently freed members still defend their violent past.
Reuters
3
We will always defend riders' ability to choose to work this way.
News.com.au
4
Similar mechanisms to defend against unwanted takeovers are common among Dutch companies.
Reuters
5
The deal also reflects a sense of urgency to defend market share.
Reuters
6
The key test will come when he needs to defend a position.
The Guardian
7
Yingluck has been given 15 days to defend herself before the court.
Reuters
8
Some Muslims are adamant however that they need to defend their religion.
Reuters
9
The conservative justices have tended to defend traditional areas of state control.
Reuters
10
If necessary, we are prepared to defend ourselves by all available means.
Beyond The Frontier: Dreadnaught
11
Some 25 million viewers tuned in to hear her defend the measures.
Reuters
12
They staged a one-day strike earlier this year to defend that right.
Reuters
13
They also voted for the armed forces to defend the current constitution.
Radio NZ
14
Are you ready to defend your point of view in court, Sergeant?
The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair
15
Deloitte would use all available legal tools to defend itself, Breit said.
Reuters
16
Elections or no elections, the party is ready to defend its power.
The South African
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Translations for defend
Defend ao longo do tempo
Defend nas variantes da língua
África do Sul
Comum
Austrália
Comum
Nova Zelândia
Comum
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