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SELF-DEFENSE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word self-defense. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word self-defense. (close relations)
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self

Best Alternative Words for SELF-DEFENSE

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1counteraction
nounn
2defense
verb, nounv, n
3guard
verb, nounv, n
4immunity
nounn
5precaution
nounn
6preservation
nounn
7protection
nounn
8resistance
nounn
9safeguard
verb, nounv, n
10security
nounn
11shield
verb, nounv, n
12shielding
nounn
13self-defence
nounn
14self-protection
nounn

Best Hypernyms For SELF-DEFENSE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for self-defense, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
protection safety security

Alternatives for COUNTERACTION

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