Antonyms for de-fenses

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dih-fens or especially for 7, 9, dee-fens

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈfɛns or especially for 7, 9, ˈdi fɛns

Definition of de-fenses

Origin : c.1300, "forbidding, prohibition," also "action of guarding or protecting," from Old French defense, from Latin defensus, past participle of defendere "ward off, protect" (see defend). But it also arrived (without the final -e) from Old French defens, from Latin defensum "thing protected or forbidden," neuter past participle of defendere.
Defens was assimilated into defense, but not before it inspired the alternative spelling defence, via the same tendency that produced hence (hennis), pence (penies), dunce (Duns). First used 1935 as a euphemism for "national military resources." Defense mechanism in psychology is from 1913.

As in justification : noun reason, excuse
As in argument : noun effort to convince; presentation of support
As in armament(s) : noun weapon(s)
As in armor : noun protective covering, often made of metal
As in assertion : noun declaration, positive statement
As in opposition : noun obstruction, antagonism
As in parapet : noun bulwark
As in preservation : noun maintenance, protection
As in protection : noun care, guardianship
As in rampart : noun fortification, stronghold
As in reason : noun explanation for an action
As in rebuttal : noun counterstatement
As in rejoinder : noun answer, reply
As in retreat : noun place one goes for peace
As in rock : noun foundation
As in safeguard : noun protection
As in safety : noun protection from harm
As in sanctuary : noun place to hide, be safe
As in security : noun safety, protection
As in shelter : noun protection, habitat
As in shield : noun protection
As in bastion : noun support; fortified place
As in tactics : noun strategy
As in behalf : noun personal interest
As in armament : noun weapon
As in escape mechanism : noun strategy to avoid unpleasant realities
As in buffer : noun safeguard
As in bulwark : noun fortification, support
As in vindication : noun justification
As in defense mechanism : noun protective activity
As in palisade : noun fortification
As in apologia : noun justification
As in polarity : noun opposition
As in cover : noun hiding place
As in advocacy : noun support for an idea or cause
As in defense : noun armament; protection system
As in defense : noun explanation, justification
As in deterrent : noun impediment, restraint
As in excuse : noun reason, explanation
As in fence : noun barrier used to enclose a piece of land
As in foil : noun contrast
As in anchor : noun something used to hold another thing securely
As in fortification : noun reinforced position
As in answer : noun reply; reaction
As in apology : noun offering of remorse, regret

Synonyms for de-fenses

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