defend against

Frequency: 9.530.0 per million words

used to indicate the source of an attack or criticism

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Examples (10)

  • She successfully defended herself against an attack from someone larger and stronger.
  • She had to defend her department against accusations of incompetence.
  • The champion successfully defended his title against the top challenger.
  • It's crucial to defend your computer against malware and viruses.
  • The army was positioned to defend the border against invasion.
  • Getting vaccinated helps the body defend against serious diseases.
  • The lawyer will defend his client against all charges.
  • The company is taking measures to defend itself against a hostile takeover.
  • A mother bear will fiercely defend her cubs against any predator.
  • You must learn how to defend your ideas against criticism during the debate.