обороняются

обороняются

"Defend themselves."

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.

Воины обороняются от нападения врагов.

The warriors defend themselves against enemy attacks.

Here, 'обороняются' is applied to animals, showcasing instinctual behavior as they protect themselves from perceived dangers.

Животные обороняются, когда чувствуют угрозу.

Animals defend themselves when they feel threatened.

This sentence uses 'обороняются' in the context of an entity, the city, defending itself, illustrating a communal effort in maintaining security.

Город обороняется от натиска злоумышленников.

The city defends itself against the onslaught of wrongdoers.