Top synonyms for “defense”: defence, defence force, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defending team, defense department, defense force, defense lawyers, and 12 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury“a good boxer needs a good defense”
- (noun)protection from harm“sanitation is the best defense against disease”
- (noun)(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies“they died in the defense of Stalingrad”
- (noun)a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him“he gave evidence for the defense”
- (noun)a structure used to defend against attack“the artillery battered down the defenses”
- (noun)the justification for some act or belief“he offered a persuasive defense of the theory”
- (noun)the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions“his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive”
- (noun)an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack“he joined the defense against invasion”
- (noun)the defendant and his legal advisors collectively“the defense called for a mistrial”
- (noun)(sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring“his teams are always good on defense”
- (noun)the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States; created in 1947
- (noun)(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "defense"?
Common synonyms for "defense" include defence, defence force, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defending team, defense department. Our thesaurus lists 20 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "defense"?
Antonyms for "defense" include offense, prosecution. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "defense" mean?
the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury Example: "a good boxer needs a good defense"
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