🛡️defense

noun
/dɪˈfɛns/

Meaning

the action of protecting from attack; the act of resisting or guarding
The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.
The action of defending from or resisting attack.

Example Sentences

The army prepared a strong defense against the invasion.

Defense was one of the central subjects.

The defense strategy was effective.

Example Expressions

defense mechanism

Synonyms

protection, safeguard, security, resistance, safeguarding, shield, fortification
Entry 1
protection, safeguard, security, resistance
Entry 2
protection, security, safeguarding, shield, fortification
Entry 3
protection, security

Antonyms

attack, offense, vulnerability, assault, aggression
Entry 1
attack, offense
Entry 2
attack, vulnerability, offense, assault, aggression
Entry 3
attack, assault

Collocations

strong defense, national defense, legal defense, defense system

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