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means or method of defending<thorns are a roseʼs defense against grazing animals>Synonymsaegis, ammunition, armor, cover, guard, protection, safeguard, screen, security, shield, wall, wardRelated Wordsarm, armament, munitions, weapon, weaponry; fastness, fort, fortress, palisade, strongholdNear Antonymsaggression, assault, attack, offense (or offence), offensive
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an explanation that frees one from fault or blame<thereʼs absolutely no defense for your actions>— see excuse
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