defence

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Synonyms: defense, decence, refence

Antonyms: defense, decence, refence

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Noun

1. The action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury.
2. Something used to oppose attacks.
3. An argument in support or justification of something.
4. A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence.
5. The portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence.
6. Government policy or (infra)structure related to the military.
   • Department of Defence
7. Prohibition; a prohibitory ordinance.

Verb

1. To furnish with defences; to fortify.

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