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

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The German DAX traded flat after a record close Friday as losses for banks and automakers canceled out gains for defense companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Chargers’ defense turned in a solid performance, but the offense was sputtering and out of sync.

From Los Angeles Times

There was still time for the Eagles to regain the lead, but the 49ers defense held firm to seal the win.

From Barron's

In World War II, the high court reaffirmed that federal contractors could not be obstructed by local lawsuits for producing materiel for national defense.

From The Wall Street Journal

A standout performance by the Chargers’ defense would alleviate some of the pressure on offense.

From Los Angeles Times

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