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Synonyms of DEFENCES

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DEFENCES: definition and more

37 synonyms in 11 meanings 26 playable in Scrabble US

Synonyms of DEFENCES by meaning

noun

  1. (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

    Also: defense mechanism, defense reaction, defence mechanism, defence reaction.

  2. (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring

    Also: defending team.

  3. the defendant and his legal advisors collectively

    Also: defense team, defense lawyers.

  4. an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack

    Also: defense force, defence force.

  5. the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions

  6. the justification for some act or belief

  7. a structure used to defend against attack

    Also: defensive structure.

  8. a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him

  9. (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

    Also: defensive measure.

  10. protection from harm

  11. the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury