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SELF-DEFENCE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word self-defence. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word self-defence. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SELF-DEFENCE

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1self-defense
nounn
2bastion
nounn
3defense
verb, nounv, n
4guardianship
nounn
5immunity
nounn
6protection
nounn
7safeguard
verb, nounv, n
8safety
nounn
9security
nounn
10shelter
verb, nounv, n
11shield
verb, nounv, n
12self-protection
nounn

Best Hypernyms For SELF-DEFENCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for self-defence, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
protection defense safeguard safety security

Alternatives for SELF-DEFENSE

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