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defense in Malay

pertahanan

UK/dɪˈfɛns//ˈdiːˌfɛns/

defense in Malay: pertahanan. In English, defense means the action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.

Malay words for defense

action of protecting from attack
pertahanan

English meaning of defense

  1. noun The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
  2. noun A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.
  3. noun The portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.
  4. noun An argument in support or justification of something.

Full definition of defense

defense in a sentence

  • to come to someone's defense
  • Department of Defense

Synonyms of defense

All synonyms of defense

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Questions about defense in Malay

What is the meaning of defense in Malay?
Defense in Malay is pertahanan.
Apakah maksud defense dalam bahasa Melayu?
Defense: pertahanan.
What does defense mean in English?
Defense means the action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.

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