defending Meaning & Definition
/dɪˈfɛn.dɪŋ/
What Does Defending Mean?
As a verb, defending means present participle and gerund of defend. As a noun, it means An act of defence.
Defending at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //dɪˈfɛn.dɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | defensive |
| Antonyms | attack |
| Plural | defendings |
Defending Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of defend
Defending as a Noun
- An act of defence.
Verb
- To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.
- To support by words or writing; to vindicate, talk in favour of.
- To make legal defence of; to represent (the accused).
- To focus one's energies and talents on preventing opponents from scoring, as opposed to focusing on scoring.
- To attempt to retain a title, or attempt to reach the same stage in a competition as one did in the previous edition of that competition.
- To call a raise from the big blind.
- To ward off, repel (an attack or attacker).
- To prevent, to keep (from doing something).
- To prohibit, forbid.
Synonyms of Defending
Defending synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Defending
Defending in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
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defending (plural defendings)
Words That Rhyme With Defending
Defending Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of defending is //dɪˈfɛn.dɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Defending
Is defending a verb or a noun?
Defending is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for defending?
You can replace defending with words such as defensive. See the full list of defending synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of defending?
The opposite of defending is attack.
What is the plural of defending?
The plural of defending is defendings.