Defense Synonyms and Antonyms
dĭ-fĕns
An act or means of defending
(Noun)
Synonyms:
- guard
- protection
- safeguard
- security
- shield
- preservation
- aegis
- advocacy
- justification
- defence
- maintenance
- explanation
- resistance
- custody
- barrier
- bumper
- buffer
- stand
- alibi
- answer
- front
- apologetics
- apologia
- backing
- argument
- armament
- armor
- protector
- barricade
- support
- bastion
- blockhouse
- boundary
- guardianship
- breastwork
- buckler
- the defensive
- bulwark
- covert
- precaution
- defending
- defilade
- antitoxin
- earthwork
- excuse
- inoculation
- extenuation
- excusing
- fence
- fort
- apologizing
- fortification
- fortress
- explaining
- garrison
- justifying
- exoneration
- machicolation
- materiel
- muniment
- munitions
- outpost
- palisade
- palladium
- plea
- ward
- rampart
- ravelin
- redoubt
- reliance
- remblai
- shelter
- stockade
- stronghold
- vindication
- wall
- weaponry
A means or system for defending against an enemy
(Noun)
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An apology
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A structure used to defend against attack
(Noun)
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- defence
- defensive structure
- defense force
- defence force
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
(Noun)
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The federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States; created in 1947
(Noun)
An argument in support or justification of something.
(Noun)
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(sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring
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Words Related to Defense
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