defesa
1. the action of defending against attack
The country strengthened its defense against invasion.
O país fortaleceu sua defesa contra invasão.
2. a system or structure designed to protect
The castle's defense walls were impenetrable.
As muralhas de defesa do castelo eram impenetráveis.
3. in law, the case presented by the defendant
The defense lawyer argued for her client's innocence.
O advogado de defesa argumentou pela inocência de sua cliente.
4. in sports, the team or players trying to prevent scoring
The basketball team's defense was strong in the second half.
A defesa do time de basquete foi forte na segunda metade.
5. a psychological mechanism to protect oneself
Denial is a common defense mechanism.
A negação é um mecanismo de defesa comum.
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