Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Defense.
How to pronounce defense:
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Defense - as a noun
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
Example: "They died in the defense of stalingrad"
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The federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the united states; created in 1947
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Protection from harm
Example: "Sanitation is the best defense against disease"
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(sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring
Example: "His teams are always good on defense"
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The justification for some act or belief
Example: "He offered a persuasive defense of the theory"
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(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
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The defendant and his legal advisors collectively
Example: "The defense called for a mistrial"
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The speech act of answering an attack on your assertions
Example: "His refutation of the charges was short and persuasive"
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An organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack
Example: "He joined the defense against invasion"
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A structure used to defend against attack
Example: "The artillery battered down the defenses"
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A defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him
Example: "He gave evidence for the defense"
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The act of defending someone or something against attack or injury
Example: "A good boxer needs a good defense"
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Example Sentences
"The defense attorney argued passionately for his client's innocence."
"The country increased its defense spending to strengthen its military."
"The soccer team's defense was impenetrable, not letting any goals through."
"The defendant called a witness to testify in his defense."
"The security guard was responsible for the defense of the building."
Word Game Points
Is DEFENSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defense is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFENSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is DEFENSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defense is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFENSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is DEFENSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defense is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFENSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
