This is the 508th most frequent Portuguese word.
defendeu
"Defendeu" means "defended" in English.
Used in the context of an academic defense.
Ela defendeu sua tese ontem.
She defended her thesis yesterday.
Used in the context of legal defense.
O advogado defendeu o cliente no tribunal.
The lawyer defended the client in court.
Used in the context of supporting or advocating for ideas or values.