DEFENSE Synonyms
There are 29 synonyms of the word
defense.
(exact relations)
There are 28 hypernyms of the word defense. (close relations)
There are 28 hypernyms of the word defense. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEFENSE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | defence | nounn | ||||
| 2 | armor | nounn | ||||
| 3 | barrier | nounn | ||||
| 4 | bulwark | nounn | ||||
| 5 | fortification | nounn | ||||
| 6 | guard | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 7 | protection | nounn | ||||
| 8 | safeguard | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | security | nounn | ||||
| 10 | shield | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 11 | demurrer | nounn | ||||
| 12 | denial | nounn | ||||
| 13 | dod | nounn | ||||
| 14 | refutation | nounn | ||||
| 15 | vindication | nounn | ||||
| 16 | defence force | nounn | ||||
| 17 | defence mechanism | nounn | ||||
| 18 | defence reaction | nounn | ||||
| 19 | defending team | nounn | ||||
| 20 | defense department | nounn | ||||
Best Hypernyms For DEFENSE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
defense, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (22)
protection
accumulation
action
aggregation
answer
assemblage
collection
construction
immunity
justification
organisation
organization
preservation
process
safety
sanctuary
security
shelter
squad
structure
team
safeguarding
Phrases (6)
due processdue process of lawexecutive departmentmilitary actionpsychoanalytic processunconscious processAlternatives for DEFENCE
Words (20)
barrierbastionbulwarkfencefortificationguardparapetprotectionrampartsafeguardscreensecurityshieldstockadestrongholdwalldemurrerdenialrefutationvindicationPhrases (11)
defence forcedefence mechanismdefence reactiondefending teamdefense forcedefense lawyersdefense mechanismdefense reactiondefense teamdefensive measuredefensive structure
