defesas
1. Measures or structures designed to protect against attack
The castle's defenses were strengthened after the siege.
As defesas do castelo foram reforçadas após o cerco.
2. Arguments or strategies used to support oneself against criticism or attack
He put up strong defenses against the accusations.
Ele apresentou defesas fortes contra as acusações.
3. In sports, the players or tactics employed to prevent the opposing team from scoring
The team's defenses were tested throughout the match.
As defesas do time foram testadas durante toda a partida.
4. Psychological mechanisms used to protect the ego
His defenses crumbled when faced with the harsh truth.
Suas defesas desabaram quando confrontado com a verdade cruel.
Related Idioms & Phrases
lower one's defenses - abaixar as defesas
defensive line - linha de defesa
mount a defense - montar uma defesa
defense mechanism - mecanismo de defesa
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