Verteidigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verteidigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to defend", "to protect" or "to guard".

Essential properties of "verteidigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: verteidigen
Simple past: verteidigte
Participle: verteidigt

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "verteidigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To protect from harm or danger"

Definition: "To protect or guard something or someone from an attack or danger."
Translation(s): to defend, to protect, to guard
Synonym(s): schützen, beschützen, bewahren
Antonym(s): angreifen
Related word(s): Verteidigung, Schutz

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Anwalt wird seinen Mandanten vor Gericht verteidigen.The lawyer will defend his client in court.
Die Soldaten müssen die Grenzen des Landes verteidigen.The soldiers must defend the country's borders.
Er musste seine Meinung in der Debatte verteidigen.He had to defend his opinion in the debate.

2.) "To advocate for or support a viewpoint"

Definition: "To argue in favor of an idea or position."
Translation(s): to advocate, to uphold, to argue for, to defend
Synonym(s): verfechten, eintreten für
Antonym(s): kritisieren
Related word(s): Argumentation, Standpunkt

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie verteidigte ihre These mit überzeugenden Argumenten.She defended her thesis with convincing arguments.
Der Politiker verteidigte seine umstrittene Entscheidung.The politician defended his controversial decision.
Wir verteidigen unsere Rechte vehement.We vehemently defend our rights.

3.) "To play defense in sports"

Definition: "In sports, to prevent the opposing team from scoring points."
Translation(s): to defend (sports), to play defense
Synonym(s): abwehren, blocken
Antonym(s): angreifen
Related word(s): Abwehr, Verteidiger

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Mannschaft muss besser verteidigen, um das Spiel zu gewinnen.The team must defend better to win the game.
Der Torwart konnte den Ball geschickt verteidigen.The goalkeeper skillfully defended the ball.
Sie verteidigten ihre Führung bis zum Schluss.They defended their lead until the end.

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