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defend in Malay

membela

UK/dɪˈfɛnd//dɪˈfɛnd/

defend in Malay: membela. In English, defend means to ward off attacks against (something or someone).

Malay words for defend

ward off attacks against
membela

English meaning of defend

  1. verb To ward off attacks against (something or someone).
  2. verb To ward off attacks from (something or someone).
  3. verb To support by words or writing; to vindicate, talk in favour of.
  4. verb To make legal defence of; to represent (the accused).

Full definition of defend

defend in a sentence

  • The teams strategy was to defend but score runs as well for the first 20 overs.

Synonyms of defend

All synonyms of defend

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Questions about defend in Malay

What is the meaning of defend in Malay?
Defend in Malay is membela.
Apakah maksud defend dalam bahasa Melayu?
Defend: membela.
What does defend mean in English?
Defend means to ward off attacks against (something or someone).

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