Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Defenses.
Defenses - 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 castle had strong defenses to protect against enemy attacks."
"The player's defenses were impenetrable, making it hard to defeat him."
"The team's defenses collapsed in the final minutes of the game."
"The army's defenses were well-prepared for any invasion."
"The disease weakened his immune defenses, leaving him vulnerable to infections."
Word Game Points
Is DEFENSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defenses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFENSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is DEFENSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defenses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFENSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is DEFENSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defenses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFENSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
