defence
/dɪˈfens/noun
उच्चारण डिफ़ेन्स
रक्षा; बचाव पक्ष
Core word
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the act of protecting somebody or something from attack, criticism; the military equipment, people used to protect a country; something that you say or write in support of somebody or something; the lawyers acting for the person accused in a court
रक्षा; बचाव पक्ष
- the Ministry of Defence
- in defence of
- The country has increased spending on defence this year.
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- The lawyer made a strong defence of her client.
- The wall was built as a defence against floods.
- She spoke in defence of her friend.
Synonyms protection security guard justification shield
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defence (uncountable): protection
In the sense of protecting from attack, defence is uncountable.
आक्रमण से बचाव के अर्थ में 'defence' uncountable है।
- Defence of the border is the army's duty.
- Good defence wins matches.
in defence of / in sb's defence
Use in defence of to say you speak or act to support something, and in his defence to support a person.
किसी बात का पक्ष लेने के लिए 'in defence of' और किसी व्यक्ति के पक्ष में 'in his defence' आता है।
- She spoke in defence of free speech.
- In his defence, he had never been told the rule.
defence against + attack / disease
Use against for the thing you are protected from.
जिससे बचाव करना हो, उसके लिए 'against' आता है।
- Vaccines are a defence against disease.
the defence (court) / Ministry of Defence
In court, the defence means the accused and their lawyers; in government it is the military.
अदालत में 'the defence' का अर्थ अभियुक्त और उसके वकील हैं; सरकार में इसका अर्थ सेना है।
- The defence lawyer called a new witness.
- The Defence Minister visited the border.
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adjective + defence
strongweaknationallegalself-
- The batsman's strong defence frustrated the bowlers.
verb + defence
mountbuildbreak throughofferrely on
- The lawyer mounted a strong defence.
defence + noun
ministerbudgetforceslawyermechanism
- The defence budget was increased this year.
defence + of
the countryhuman rightsa claimtraditionthe weak
- He wrote a long defence of his decision.
sport + defence
a solid defencea leaky defencea tight defencea zone defence
- The home team's leaky defence let in four goals.
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- India's defence forces include the army, navy and air force.
भारत के रक्षा बलों में थल सेना, नौसेना और वायुसेना शामिल हैं।
- Radhika's defence in the debate was clear and calm.
वाद-विवाद में राधिका का पक्ष स्पष्ट और शांत था।
- The football team has a weak defence.
फ़ुटबॉल टीम का रक्षा-पंक्ति कमज़ोर है।
- Self-defence classes are offered in many schools.
कई विद्यालयों में आत्म-रक्षा की कक्षाएँ दी जाती हैं।
- The accused pleaded not guilty and the defence began.
अभियुक्त ने स्वयं को दोषी नहीं माना और बचाव पक्ष की दलील शुरू हुई।
- The minister said that the defence of the nation comes before everything else.
मंत्री ने कहा कि राष्ट्र की रक्षा हर चीज़ से पहले आती है।
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✗ The soldiers fought in defence for the country.
✓ The soldiers fought in defence of the country.
The phrase is in defence of.
सही phrase 'in defence of' है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Defence, protection and guard all mean keeping something safe, but in different settings.
Defence, protection और guard सुरक्षा के अर्थ में हैं, पर संदर्भ अलग हैं।
Action or means to stop an attack, in war, sport or court.
आक्रमण रोकने की क्रिया या साधन, युद्ध, खेल या अदालत में।
- The country spends much on defence.
The state of being kept safe from harm of any kind.
किसी भी हानि से सुरक्षित रखे जाने की स्थिति।
- Helmets give protection to the head.
A place that keeps people safe from weather or danger.
ऐसा स्थान जो मौसम या ख़तरे से बचाए।
- The villagers took shelter in the school.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
Defence (British) and defense (American); GK: the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was set up in 1958.
Defence (British) और defense (American); GK में रक्षा अनुसंधान और विकास संगठन (DRDO) 1958 में स्थापित हुआ।