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defenseless

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of defenseless

lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack

The lack of warm clothing left the hikers defenseless against the unexpected cold snap.

Synonyms of defenseless

exposed, helpless, susceptible, undefended, unguarded, unprotected, unresistant, vulnerable

Words Related to defenseless

indefensible, untenable

uncovered, unsafe

overcome, preyed (on or upon)

disarmed, passive, resistless, unarmed

feeble, frail, weak

abandoned, high and dry, marooned

Phrases Synonymous with defenseless

in the lurch

Near Antonyms of defenseless

covered, fortified, safe, screened, secure, sheltered

immune, impenetrable, impregnable, invincible, strong, unassailable, unbeatable, unconquerable

almighty, omnipotent

Antonyms of defenseless

guarded, invulnerable, protected, resistant, shielded

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