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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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