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Defending
dɪˈfɛndɪŋ
Defending definitions
adjective
defending
- resisting an attack made on someone or something; protecting from harm or danger
"the defending forces were met by a wall of enemy gunfire"
- competing to retain a title in a contest
"the defending champion"
- conducting the case for the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit
"the defending lawyer pleaded for acquittal"
- (in sport) protecting one's goal or wicket rather than attempting to score against one's opponents
"a free kick awarded to the defending team in their own penalty area"