DEFENCES Synonyms
There are 37 synonyms of the word
defences.
(exact relations)
There are 30 hypernyms of the word defences. (close relations)
There are 30 hypernyms of the word defences. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for DEFENCES
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | defense | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 2 | barricade | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 3 | barrier | nounn | ||||
| 4 | bastion | nounn | ||||
| 5 | bulwark | nounn | ||||
| 6 | deterrence | nounn | ||||
| 7 | embankment | nounn | ||||
| 8 | fence | nounn | ||||
| 9 | fortification | nounn | ||||
| 10 | guard | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 11 | moat | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 12 | obstacle | nounn | ||||
| 13 | obstruction | nounn | ||||
| 14 | parapet | nounn | ||||
| 15 | protection | nounn | ||||
| 16 | rampart | nounn | ||||
| 17 | resistance | nounn | ||||
| 18 | safeguard | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 19 | security | nounn | ||||
| 20 | shield | verb, nounv, n | ||||
Best Hypernyms For DEFENCES
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
defences, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (25)
protection
accumulation
action
aggregation
answer
armor
assemblage
barricade
barrier
bulwark
collection
construction
fortification
guard
justification
obstruction
organisation
organization
process
security
shield
squad
stronghold
structure
team
Phrases (5)
due processdue process of lawmilitary actionpsychoanalytic processunconscious processAlternatives for DEFENSE
Words (15)
defencearmorbarrierbulwarkfortificationguardprotectionsafeguardsecurityshielddemurrerdenialdodrefutationvindicationPhrases (14)
defence forcedefence mechanismdefence reactiondefending teamdefense departmentdefense forcedefense lawyersdefense mechanismdefense reactiondefense teamdefensive measuredefensive structuredepartment of defenseunited states department of defense
