defensive
dɪˈfɛnsɪv
adjective
used or intended to defend or protect.
defensive barriers
defending,guarding,safeguarding,protecting,protective,shielding,screening,wary,watchful,averting,withstanding,opposing
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defenses
dɪˈfɛns
noun
the action of defending from or resisting attack.
methods of defence against this kind of attack
protection,shielding,safeguarding,guarding,security,fortification,cover,shelter,screen,resistance,deterrent,vindication,justification,support,advocacy,approval,endorsement,promotion,apology,apologia,explanation,explication,excuse,extenuation,exoneration,palliation
defense
dɪˈfɛns
noun
the action of defending from or resisting attack.
methods of defence against this kind of attack
protection,shielding,safeguarding,guarding,security,fortification,cover,shelter,screen,resistance,deterrent,vindication,justification,support,advocacy,approval,endorsement,promotion,apology,apologia,explanation,explication,excuse,extenuation,exoneration,palliation
defences
dɪˈfɛns
noun
the action of defending from or resisting attack.
methods of defence against this kind of attack
protection,shielding,safeguarding,guarding,security,fortification,cover,shelter,screen,resistance,deterrent,vindication,justification,support,advocacy,approval,endorsement,promotion,apology,apologia,explanation,explication,excuse,extenuation,exoneration,palliation
defence
dɪˈfɛns
noun
the action of defending from or resisting attack.
methods of defence against this kind of attack
protection,shielding,safeguarding,guarding,security,fortification,cover,shelter,screen,resistance,deterrent,vindication,justification,support,advocacy,approval,endorsement,promotion,apology,apologia,explanation,explication,excuse,extenuation,exoneration,palliation
