No. 11,976 in Russian
защитил
"Defended" or "protected."
In a sentence
Студент защитил свой диплом на отлично.
The student successfully defended his thesis with distinction.
Here, 'защитил' refers to effectively presenting and defending one's academic work in front of an examination committee.
Он защитил свою честь в споре.
He defended his honor in a dispute.
In this example, 'защитил' means to stand up for or safeguard one's reputation or dignity during a disagreement or conflict.
Рыцарь защитил замок от врагов.
The knight defended the castle from enemies.
Here, 'защитил' describes actively protecting or shielding a location or entity from an attack or encroachment.
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