defense

Meaning

The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.

The action of defending from or resisting attack.

the action of protecting from attack; the act of resisting or guarding

Example Sentences

Defense was one of the central subjects.

The defense strategy was effective.

The army prepared a strong defense against the invasion.

Example Expressions

defense mechanism

Synonyms

protection, security, safeguarding, shield, fortification, safeguard, resistance

Entry 1

protection, security, safeguarding, shield, fortification

Entry 2

protection, security

Entry 3

protection, safeguard, security, resistance

Antonyms

attack, vulnerability, offense, assault, aggression

Entry 1

attack, vulnerability, offense, assault, aggression

Entry 2

attack, assault

Entry 3

attack, offense

Collocations

strong defense, national defense, legal defense, defense system