No. 13,910 in Russian
обороняются
"Defend themselves."
In a sentence
Воины обороняются от нападения врагов.
The warriors defend themselves against enemy attacks.
The verb 'обороняются' is used to indicate the action of defending themselves, typically in a physical or or situational sense, emphasizing a reactive and self-protective behavior.
Животные обороняются, когда чувствуют угрозу.
Animals defend themselves when they feel threatened.
Here, 'обороняются' is applied to animals, showcasing instinctual behavior as they protect themselves from perceived dangers.
Город обороняется от натиска злоумышленников.
The city defends itself against the onslaught of wrongdoers.
This sentence uses 'обороняются' in the context of an entity, the city, defending itself, illustrating a communal effort in maintaining security.
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