1. defence, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defense mechanism, defense reaction

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

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2. defence, defending team, defense

(sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring

Example Sentences:
'his teams are always good on defense'

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3. defence, defense, defense lawyers, defense team

the defendant and his legal advisors collectively

Example Sentences:
'the defense called for a mistrial'

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4. defence, defence force, defense, defense force

an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack

Example Sentences:
'he joined the defense against invasion'

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5. defence, defense, refutation

the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions

Example Sentences:
'his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive'
'in defense he said the other man started it'

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6. defence, defense, vindication

the justification for some act or belief

Example Sentences:
'he offered a persuasive defense of the theory'

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7. defence, defense, defensive structure

a structure used to defend against attack

Example Sentences:
'the artillery battered down the defenses'

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8. defence, defense, demurrer, denial

a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him

Example Sentences:
'he gave evidence for the defense'

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9. defence, defense, defensive measure

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

Example Sentences:
'they died in the defense of Stalingrad'
'they were developed for the defense program'

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10. defence, defense

protection from harm

Example Sentences:
'sanitation is the best defense against disease'

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11. defence, defense

the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury

Example Sentences:
'a good boxer needs a good defense'
'defense against hurricanes is an urgent problem'

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