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Defence
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Meaning
Noun
●
The
action
of
defending
, of
protecting
from
attack
,
danger
or injury.
●
Something used to
oppose
attacks.
●
An
argument
in support or
justification
of something.
●
In Sports:
A
strategy
and
tactics
employed
to
prevent
the other team from
scoring
;
contrasted
with offence.
●
In Sports:
The
portion
of
a team
dedicated
to
preventing
the other team from
scoring
;
contrasted
with offence.
●
Government
policy
or (infra)structure related to the military.
●
Prohibition; a
prohibitory
ordinance.
Verb
●
To
furnish
with
defences
; to fortify.
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Antonyms
Offence
Offense
Assault
Related
Protection
Backline
Midfield
Opposition
Squad
Prosecution
Defendant
Security
Safeguard
Goalkeeper
Deterrence
Immunity
Military
Court
Argument
Counterattack
Striker
Doctrine
Shield
Action
Claim
Plea
Offense
Justification
Law
Weapon
Retaliation
Liability
Arsenal
Response
Rule
Attack
Government
Case
Tribunal
Army
Tort
Threat
Plaintiff
Appeal
Enforcement
Conviction
Possession
Back Four
Back Line
Strike Force
National Security
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Rhymes
Sense
Pence
Hence
Fence
Dense
Pence
Tense
Spence
Flense
Whence
Thence
Defense
Defence
Immense
Expense
Offense
Intense
Commence
Suspense
Pretence
Dispense
Propense
Recompense
Reminiscence
Circumference
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