DEFENCE Synonyms
There are 32 synonyms of the word
defence.
(exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word defence. (close relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word defence. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEFENCE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | defense | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 2 | barrier | nounn | ||||
| 3 | bastion | nounn | ||||
| 4 | bulwark | nounn | ||||
| 5 | fence | nounn | ||||
| 6 | fortification | nounn | ||||
| 7 | guard | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 8 | parapet | nounn | ||||
| 9 | protection | nounn | ||||
| 10 | rampart | nounn | ||||
| 11 | safeguard | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 12 | screen | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 13 | security | nounn | ||||
| 14 | shield | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 15 | stockade | nounn | ||||
| 16 | stronghold | nounn | ||||
| 17 | wall | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 18 | demurrer | nounn | ||||
| 19 | denial | nounn | ||||
| 20 | refutation | nounn | ||||
Best Hypernyms For DEFENCE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
defence, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
protection
accumulation
action
aggregation
answer
assemblage
collection
construction
justification
organisation
organization
process
squad
structure
team
Phrases (5)
due processdue process of lawmilitary actionpsychoanalytic processunconscious processAlternatives for DEFENSE
Words (14)
armorbarrierbulwarkfortificationguardprotectionsafeguardsecurityshielddemurrerdenialdodrefutationvindicationPhrases (14)
defence forcedefence mechanismdefence reactiondefending teamdefense departmentdefense forcedefense lawyersdefense mechanismdefense reactiondefense teamdefensive measuredefensive structuredepartment of defenseunited states department of defense
