verteidigen
defend
Meaning of verteidigen
jemanden oder etwas vor Schaden oder Angriff schützen
to protect someone or something from harm or attack
Pronunciation
verteidigen with English translation
verteidigen usage examples
Die Polizei verteidigt die Stadt.
The police defend the city.
Der Hund verteidigt sein Haus.
The dog defends its house.
verteidigen synonyms
What's the difference between verteidigen, abwehren, schützen, wahren, rechtfertigen, abschirmen, entschuldigen, and begründen
To repel an attack, threat, or attempt, with emphasis on active resistance.
To protect or shield from harm; a more general verb than "verteidigen".
To preserve, maintain, or uphold something; not about physical defense, but about keeping something intact.
To justify an action or decision; the focus is on explaining why something is acceptable or valid.
To shield off, screen, or protect from external influence; often used for physical or technical protection.
To preserve, keep safe, or prevent loss; emphasis on protecting something valuable.
Noun: defense; refers to the act or system of defending, not the verb itself.
Protector; a person who defends someone, not the act of defending itself.
Advanced: broader words
To excuse, pardon, or apologize; it does not mean to defend against an attack.
To give reasons or justify something logically; it relates to argumentation, not defense.
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Questions about this word
What does verteidigen mean?
to protect someone or something from harm or attack
How do you pronounce verteidigen?
verteidigen is pronounced [fɛʁˈtiːdɪɡən].
How is verteidigen used in a sentence?
The police defend the city. Translation: Die Polizei verteidigt die Stadt.
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