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defense meaning in Pashto

دفاع defā'

UK/dɪˈfɛns//ˈdiːˌfɛns/

defense in Pashto: دفاع (defā'). In English, defense means the action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.

Pashto words for defense

action of protecting from attack
دفاع defā'

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

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Questions about defense in Pashto

What is the meaning of defense in Pashto?
Defense in Pashto is دفاع (defā').
defense په پښتو کې څه معنی لري؟
Defense: دفاع (defā').
What does defense mean in English?
Defense means the action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.

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