Synonyms of defensible

defensible

adjective

1

as in defendable

capable of being defended against physical attack

the pioneers retreated to a defensible hillside to take a stand against the raiders

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defendable
• defended
• protected
• secured
• secure
• tenable
• guarded
• shielded
• unassailable
• inviolable
• impregnable
• safeguarded
• invulnerable
• bulletproof
• invincible
• unbeatable
• untouchable
• indomitable
• unconquerable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indefensible
• untenable
• vulnerable
• liable
• open
• susceptible
• unprotected
• undefended
• unsecured
• unguarded
• insecure
• weak
• exposed
• defenseless
• powerless
• vincible
• helpless
• assailable
• imperiled
• imperilled

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• indefensible
• untenable
• vulnerable
• liable
• open
• susceptible
• unprotected
• undefended
• unsecured
• unguarded
• insecure
• weak
• exposed
• defenseless
• powerless
• vincible
• helpless
• assailable
• imperiled
• imperilled

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2

as in justifiable

capable of being defended with good reasoning against verbal attack

there's simply no defensible reason for dropping out of school

Synonyms & Similar Words

• justifiable
• defendable
• legitimate
• supportable
• acceptable
• rational
• viable
• maintainable
• sustainable
• tenable
• reasonable
• sensible
• allowable
• admissible
• unobjectionable
• verifiable
• well-grounded
• provable
• explainable
• explicable
• exceptionable
• warrantable
• confirmable
• passable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• untenable
• unjustifiable
• irrational
• absurd
• indefensible
• ridiculous
• unreasonable
• illogical
• unsound
• extreme
• unsustainable
• objectionable
• outrageous
• unacceptable
• insupportable
• unfounded
• inexplicable
• groundless
• unexplainable

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• untenable
• unjustifiable
• irrational
• absurd
• indefensible
• ridiculous
• unreasonable
• illogical
• unsound
• extreme
• unsustainable
• objectionable
• outrageous
• unacceptable
• insupportable
• unfounded
• inexplicable
• groundless
• unexplainable

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