defended

B1 · Intermediate

v. spoke or wrote in support of an idea or person when others criticised them.

v. acted as an advocate for a person, idea, or policy in the face of criticism or opposition.

“She defended her decision to quit her job, even though her parents disagreed.”

“The scientist defended her controversial findings during the press conference, providing extensive data to counter the skepticism of her peers.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Law

v. represented someone in court or acted as a lawyer for the person accused of a crime.

v. acted as a legal representative for a defendant in a court of law.

“The famous lawyer defended the man accused of stealing the paintings.”

“The public defender defended the suspect with great skill, eventually proving that the evidence against him was circumstantial.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. describes a place that has walls, guards, or other ways to keep it safe.

adj. provided with defensive measures or fortifications.

“The castle was well defended with high stone walls and a deep moat.”

“The coastal town remained heavily defended long after the war ended, as the government feared a second wave of naval incursions.”