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- pronunciation:
- dih
fens
[or]
di
fens
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the act of defending.
The army celebrated its successful defense of the city.We were surprised by her defense of his disgraceful conduct.- synonyms:
- protection, shielding
- antonyms:
- attack
- similar words:
- convoy, fortification, support
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definition 2: |
something that defends; means of defending.
The castle's defenses included high walls and a moat.- synonyms:
- protection, safeguard, shield
- similar words:
- bastion, bulwark, explanation, fortification, guard, rampart, screen, security
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definition 3: |
a justifying or supporting argument.
The police asked the man why he would commit such a crime, but the man had no defense.- synonyms:
- justification, vindication
- similar words:
- alibi, apology, argument, excuse, explanation, plea
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definition 4: |
the methods used in defending an accused person in a court of law.
His lawyers are preparing their defense.- similar words:
- alibi, plea
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definition 5: |
the lawyer employed to represent a defendant in a court of law (prec. by "the").
Now we will hear from the defense.- synonyms:
- attorney, counsel, counselor, lawyer
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definition 6: |
in sports, action or capability to prevent the opposite team from scoring or getting an advantage.
There was excellent defense on that last play.Our team has a strong offense, but it needs to build up its defense. |
definition 7: |
in sports, the set of players on a team who are responsible for defense.
The defense played well in the last two games. |
related words: |
advocacy, brief, objection, precaution |
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derivations: |
defenseless (adj.), defenselessly (adv.), defenseless (n.), defenselessness (n.) |
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