Defending
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dəˈfɛndɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Defending is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of defend.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of defend.
More Meanings
- An act of defence.
Example Sentences
[…] his wondrous laudations and defendings of the unfriended Turner […]
Word Forms
- defendings
Synonyms for defending
Depending on context, synonyms include defensive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include defensive, advancing, advocacy, advocate, advocating, arguing.
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