in defense of (something or someone)

idiom

variants or in something's or someone's defense

: in order to keep (something) safe that is being physically attacked

They fought in defense of their country.

: in support of (someone or something) that is being verbally attacked or criticized

She spoke out in defense of justice.

Let me say, in her defense, that I would have done the same thing that she did.

He spoke up in his own defense.

Examples of in defense of (something or someone) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On Sunday, Winston gave a lengthy and passionate statement in defense of Watson. —

Jill Martin, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024 Fabolous has come out in defense of JAY-Z amid the blacklash he’s received from disgruntled fans and rap artists over Kendrick Lamar’s selection as the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show headliner. —

Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Sep. 2024 In a recent interview with BBC News, the actress married these two elements in defense of the film. —

Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2024 Fans are speaking out in defense of Grace O'Malley in response to a recent PlanBri Uncut episode. —

Skyler Caruso, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in defense of (something or someone)

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