Synonyms for
Defences
Definition
methods or systems used to protect something or someone from harm or danger
Synonyms & similar words
denial
defensivestructure
defencereaction
defensereaction
defensemechanism
offence
defendingteam
defence
vindication
demurrer
refutation
defensivemeasure
defenselawyers
offense
prosecution
defencemechanism
defenceforce
defense
defenseteam
defenseforce
protection
safeguard
security
shield
barrier
fortification
armament
bulwark
guard
armor
safety
ward
fortress
screen
barricade
fence
wall
rampart
embankment
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- air defences
- national defences
- defences against
- strong defences
- defences were breached
- military defences
- defences were strengthened
- border defences
Word family
Usage note
The spelling 'defenses' is the standard American English form, while 'defences' is standard British English. Both refer to actions or structures that protect against attack.
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Example sentences
- The soldiers built strong defences to protect their camp from the enemies.
- The goalkeeper's defences were too strong for the opposing team to score a goal.
- The lawyer argued that the defendant acted in self-defence.
- The government increased the country's defences against cyber attacks.
- The castle's defences were breached by the enemy army.
Quotes
"The best defence against the atom bomb is not to be there when it goes off." - Paul Fussell
"The strongest bulwark of authority is uniformity; the least divergence from it is the greatest crime." - Emma Goldman
"A good defence is the best offense." - Michael Jordan