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defense

[dih-fens, dee-fens] / dɪˈfɛns, ˈdi fɛns /
NOUN
armament; protection system
Synonyms
STRONG
aegis armor arms barricade bastille bastion bulwark buttress citadel cover deterrence dike embankment fastness fence fort fortification fortress garrison guard hard shell immunity munitions palisade parapet position protection rampart redoubt resistance safeguard security shelter shield stockade stronghold trench wall ward warfare weaponry weapons
Antonyms
STRONG
harm hurt injury
WEAK
betrayal capitulation desertion flight surrender yielding
NOUN
explanation, justification
Synonyms
STRONG
answer apologetics apologia apology argument cleanup cop-out exculpation excuse exoneration extenuation jive plea rationalization rejoinder reply response retort return story vindication whitewash
WEAK
apologizing excusing explaining fish story off-time song and dance
Antonyms
STRONG
charge indictment question request
WEAK
betrayal capitulation desertion flight surrender yielding

Example Sentences

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Thales said it was benefiting from sustained demand as events in the Middle East had made its defense products more relevant, particularly in air defense, air surveillance and underwater mine warfare.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

This suggests that the bees' defense may begin early in development, before adult behaviors play a role.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

He was good on defense, collecting three steals and two blocked shots in 42 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

What the Pentagon, other agencies, and private think tanks need to do is rethink the defense budget—how much is really needed to do what?

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

I thought that even though Samir was standing in my defense, it was only because I was worth something in trade.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

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