Thesaurus
Synonyms & Antonyms of defense
1
means or method of defending
- thorns are a rose's defense against grazing animals
Synonyms for defense
Words Related to defense
Near Antonyms for defense
2
an explanation that frees one from fault or blame
- there's absolutely no defense for your actions
Synonyms for defense
Words Related to defense
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on defense
What made you want to look up defense? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Slippery Words Quiz—Changing with the Times
- What is an earlier meaning of nice?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Anagram puzzles meet word search.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
- Slippery Words Quiz—Changing with the Times
Do you know these earlier meanings of words?
Take the quiz - Words of Snow and Ice Quiz
A selection of words from the chillier parts of t...
Take the quiz - How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
Take the quiz - SCRABBLE® Sprint
SCRABBLE® fans, sharpen your skills!
Play the game
Share defense
Time Traveler for defense
The first known use of defense was in the 14th century
See more words from the same century