🛡️defence

Meaning

The act of protecting or guarding against attack, harm, or criticism.

the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support

Example Sentences

The castle walls were built for defence against invaders.

The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.

Example Expressions

self-defence

Synonyms

protection, safeguard, guard, security, shield

Entry 1

protection, safeguard, guard, security, shield

Entry 2

protection, guard, shield, security

Antonyms

attack, assault, offense, aggression

Entry 1

attack, assault, offense

Entry 2

attack, offense, aggression, assault

Collocations

in defence of, national defence, defence strategy, defence lawyer, self defence, strong defence

Entry 1

in defence of, national defence, defence strategy, defence lawyer

Entry 2

national defence, self defence, strong defence