defending against
verb phraseUK /dɪˈfɛndɪŋ əˈɡɛnst/
US /dɪˈfɛndɪŋ əˈɡɛnst/
Protecting yourself or something from someone or something that might hurt you.
The knight was defending against the dragon's fire.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Trying to stop something bad from happening to you.
She is defending against the flu by washing her hands.
3. In sports, trying to stop the other team from scoring.
The goalie is defending against a penalty kick.
4. Arguing to protect someone or something from blame.
The lawyer is defending against unfair accusations.