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defense

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of defense

1 means or method of defending

Thorns are a rose's defense against grazing animals.

Synonyms of defense

aegis (also egis), ammunition, armor, buckler, cover, guard, protection, safeguard, screen, security, shield, wall, ward

Words Related to defense

arm, armament, munitions, weapon, weaponry

fastness, fort, fortress, palisade, stronghold

Near Antonyms of defense

aggression, assault, attack, offense (or offence), offensive

2 an explanation that frees one from fault or blame

There's absolutely no defense for your actions.

Synonyms of defense

alibi, apology, excuse, justification, plea, reason

Words Related to defense

color, guise, pretense (or pretence), pretext, rationale, rationalization, vindication, whitewash

acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), atonement, confession

extenuation, palliation

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