Defence Meaning

There are 11 meaning(s) for word Defence

Meaning 1 : the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions

    Synonyms : defense,  refutation
Meaning 2 : (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring

    Synonyms : defending team,  defense
Meaning 3 : the defendant and his legal advisors collectively

    Synonyms : defense,  defense lawyers,  defense team
Meaning 4 : a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him

    Synonyms : defense,  demurrer,  denial
Meaning 5 : a structure used to defend against attack

    Synonyms : defense,  defensive structure
Meaning 6 : the justification for some act or belief

    Synonyms : defense,  vindication
Meaning 7 : the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury

    Synonyms : defense
Meaning 8 : an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack

    Synonyms : defence force,  defense,  defense force
Meaning 9 : (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

    Synonyms : defense,  defensive measure
Meaning 10 : (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

    Synonyms : defence mechanism,  defence reaction,  defense,  defense mechanism,  defense reaction
Meaning 11 : protection from harm

    Synonyms : defense

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