defense

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/dɪˈfɛns/ English

Definitions

noun

The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
Anything employed to oppose attack(s).
An argument in support or justification of something.
Government policy or (infra)structure related to the military.“Department of Defense”

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Synonyms

defence defence mechanism vindication demurrer defense mechanism refutation denial dod defence reaction defending team defense department defense lawyers defense reaction defense team defensive measure defensive structure

Antonyms

Associated

adc meritorious authorization offense attorneys rushing missile contractor counsel lawyers attorney

Rhymes

intense pretense sense dense recompense immense tense horse sense commence good sense

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