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How to say “defend” in Swedish
The usual word is att försvaraverb · defend
försvara
att försvara means “defend”. Present försvarar, past försvarade, supine försvarat.
försvara sig mot kritik
defend oneself against criticism
Check yourself: “defend”
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Other Swedish words for “defend”
English “defend” covers more than one idea. Look at what each Swedish word means on its own to pick the right one.
- att värnaverbprotectvärna om det fria ordet (protect (defend, safeguard) free speech)
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